Learn about CVE-2017-16359, a pointer wraparound vulnerability in radare 2.0.1, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
A pointer wraparound vulnerability in the store_versioninfo_gnu_verdef() function within the elf.c file of the libr/bin/format/elf.c component of radare 2.0.1.
Understanding 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.
What is CVE-2017-16359?
This CVE refers to a specific vulnerability in the radare 2.0.1 software, where a pointer wraparound issue is present in the store_versioninfo_gnu_verdef() function within the elf.c file of the libr/bin/format/elf.c component.
The Impact of CVE-2017-16359
The vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (DoS) by exploiting the pointer wraparound issue in the affected function.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-16359
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability is due to improper handling of pointers in the store_versioninfo_gnu_verdef() function within the elf.c file of radare 2.0.1, leading to a pointer wraparound condition.
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Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
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