CVE-2018-8808

CVE-2018-8808 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

Description

In radare2 2.4.0, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the r_asm_disassemble function of asm.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted dex file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8808?
In radare2 2.4.0, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the r_asm_disassemble function of asm.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted dex file.
How severe is CVE-2018-8808?
CVE-2018-8808 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-2018-8808 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8808?
CVE-2018-8808 affects Radare Radare2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8808?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-8808 published?
CVE-2018-8808 was published on 2018-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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