CVE-2018-14016

Name: CVE-2018-14016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-12T20:29:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14016 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The r_bin_mdmp_init_directory_entry function in mdmp.c in radare2 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted Mini Crash Dump file.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The r_bin_mdmp_init_directory_entry function in mdmp.c in radare2 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted Mini Crash Dump file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Radare	Radare2	2.7.0

References

https://github.com/radare/radare2/issues/10464Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/eb7deb281df54771fb8ecf5890dc325a7d22d3e2Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/radare/radare2/issues/10464Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/eb7deb281df54771fb8ecf5890dc325a7d22d3e2Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14016?

How severe is CVE-2018-14016?

CVE-2018-14016 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14016?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST