CVE-2020-16269
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.98%
Last modified
CVE-2020-16269 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. radare2 4.5.0 misparses DWARF information in executable files, causing a segmentation fault in parse_typedef in type_dwarf.c via a malformed DW_AT_name in the .debug_info section.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
radare2 4.5.0 misparses DWARF information in executable files, causing a segmentation fault in parse_typedef in type_dwarf.c via a malformed DW_AT_name in the .debug_info section.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Radare | Radare2 | 4.5.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
References
- https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/issues/17383Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/issues/17383Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16269?
radare2 4.5.0 misparses DWARF information in executable files, causing a segmentation fault in parse_typedef in type_dwarf.c via a malformed DW_AT_name in the .debug_info section.
How severe is CVE-2020-16269?
CVE-2020-16269 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16269?
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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