CVE-2017-16357

Name: CVE-2017-16357
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-01T17:29:00.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16357 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In radare 2.0.1, a memory corruption vulnerability exists in store_versioninfo_gnu_verdef() and store_versioninfo_gnu_verneed() in libr/bin/format/elf/elf.c, as demonstrated by an invalid free. This error is due to improper sh_size validation when allocating memory.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In radare 2.0.1, a memory corruption vulnerability exists in store_versioninfo_gnu_verdef() and store_versioninfo_gnu_verneed() in libr/bin/format/elf/elf.c, as demonstrated by an invalid free. This error is due to improper sh_size validation when allocating memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Radare	Radare2	2.0.1

References

https://github.com/radare/radare2/commit/0b973e28166636e0ff1fad80baa0385c9c09c53aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radare/radare2/issues/8742Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radare/radare2/commit/0b973e28166636e0ff1fad80baa0385c9c09c53aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radare/radare2/issues/8742Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16357?

How severe is CVE-2017-16357?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16357 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16357?

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Source: NVD / NIST