How severe is CVE-2017-6387?

CVE-2017-6387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6387?

CVE-2017-6387 affects Radare Radare2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6387?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-6387 published?

CVE-2017-6387 was published on 2017-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6387

CVE-2017-6387 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Radare Radare2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Radare Radare2
Published: 2017-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The dex_loadcode function in libr/bin/p/bin_dex.c in radare2 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted DEX file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6387?: The dex_loadcode function in libr/bin/p/bin_dex.c in radare2 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted DEX file.
How severe is CVE-2017-6387?: CVE-2017-6387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6387?: CVE-2017-6387 affects Radare Radare2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6387?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6387 published?: CVE-2017-6387 was published on 2017-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:radare:radare2:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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