CVE-2017-9520
CVE-2017-9520 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-416.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Radare Radare2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The r_config_set function in libr/config/config.c in radare2 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted DEX file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9520?
- The r_config_set function in libr/config/config.c in radare2 1.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted DEX file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9520?
- CVE-2017-9520 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-2017-9520 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-9520?
- CVE-2017-9520 affects Radare Radare2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-9520?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-9520 published?
- CVE-2017-9520 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/radare/radare2/commit/f85bc674b2a2256a364fe796351bc1971e106005
- https://github.com/radare/radare2/issues/7698
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:radare:radare2:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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