CVE-2017-16359

Name: CVE-2017-16359
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-01T17:29:00.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16359 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In radare 2.0.1, a pointer wraparound vulnerability exists in store_versioninfo_gnu_verdef() in libr/bin/format/elf/elf.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In radare 2.0.1, a pointer wraparound vulnerability exists in store_versioninfo_gnu_verdef() in libr/bin/format/elf/elf.c.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Radare	Radare2	2.0.1

References

https://github.com/radare/radare2/commit/62e39f34b2705131a2d08aff0c2e542c6a52cf0eIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radare/radare2/commit/d21e91f075a7a7a8ed23baa5c1bb1fac48313882Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radare/radare2/commit/fbaf24bce7ea4211e4608b3ab6c1b45702cb243dIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radare/radare2/issues/8764Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radare/radare2/commit/62e39f34b2705131a2d08aff0c2e542c6a52cf0eIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radare/radare2/commit/d21e91f075a7a7a8ed23baa5c1bb1fac48313882Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radare/radare2/commit/fbaf24bce7ea4211e4608b3ab6c1b45702cb243dIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radare/radare2/issues/8764Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16359?

In radare 2.0.1, a pointer wraparound vulnerability exists in store_versioninfo_gnu_verdef() in libr/bin/format/elf/elf.c.

How severe is CVE-2017-16359?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16359 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16359?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-16359?

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Source: NVD / NIST