CVE-2019-16718

Name: CVE-2019-16718
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-23T14:15:10.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16718 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In radare2 before 3.9.0, a command injection vulnerability exists in bin_symbols() in libr/core/cbin.c. By using a crafted executable file, it's possible to execute arbitrary shell commands with the permissions of the victim. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In radare2 before 3.9.0, a command injection vulnerability exists in bin_symbols() in libr/core/cbin.c. By using a crafted executable file, it's possible to execute arbitrary shell commands with the permissions of the victim. This vulnerability is due to an insufficient fix for CVE-2019-14745 and improper handling of symbol names embedded in executables.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.28%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Radare	Radare2	< 3.9.0

References

https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/5411543a310a470b1257fb93273cdd6e8dfcb3afPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/dd739f5a45b3af3d1f65f00fe19af1dbfec7aea7Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/compare/3.8.0...3.9.0Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/5411543a310a470b1257fb93273cdd6e8dfcb3afPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/dd739f5a45b3af3d1f65f00fe19af1dbfec7aea7Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/compare/3.8.0...3.9.0Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16718?

How severe is CVE-2019-16718?

CVE-2019-16718 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16718?

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