CVE-2026-8695

CVE-2026-8695 is a high-severity vulnerability in Radare Radare2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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

Description

radare2 6.1.5 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the gdbr_threads_list() function that allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption by sending a valid qfThreadInfo response followed by a malformed qsThreadInfo response. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through GDB remote debugging to cause a denial of service or potentially achieve code execution by manipulating thread list processing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8695?
radare2 6.1.5 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the gdbr_threads_list() function that allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption by sending a valid qfThreadInfo response followed by a malformed qsThreadInfo response. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through GDB remote debugging to cause a denial of service or potentially achieve code execution by manipulating thread list processing.
How severe is CVE-2026-8695?
CVE-2026-8695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-8695 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-8695?
CVE-2026-8695 affects Radare Radare2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8695?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-8695 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-8695 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30573.
When was CVE-2026-8695 published?
CVE-2026-8695 was published on 2026-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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