CVE-2022-1238

Name: CVE-2022-1238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-06T10:15:08.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1238 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds Write in libr/bin/format/ne/ne.c in GitHub repository radareorg/radare2 prior to 5.6.8. This vulnerability is heap overflow and may be exploitable. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out-of-bounds Write in libr/bin/format/ne/ne.c in GitHub repository radareorg/radare2 prior to 5.6.8. This vulnerability is heap overflow and may be exploitable. For more general description of heap buffer overflow, see [CWE](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/122.html).

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

0.83%

52.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Radare	Radare2	< 5.6.8

References

https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/c40a4f9862104ede15d0ba05ccbf805923070778Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/47422cdf-aad2-4405-a6a1-6f63a3a93200Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/c40a4f9862104ede15d0ba05ccbf805923070778Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/47422cdf-aad2-4405-a6a1-6f63a3a93200Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1238?

How severe is CVE-2022-1238?

CVE-2022-1238 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1238?

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