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CVE-2017-16359: In radare 2.0.1, a pointer wraparound vulnerability exists in store_versioninfo_gnu_verdef() in libr/bin/fo...

In radare 2.0.1, a pointer wraparound vulnerability exists in store_versioninfo_gnu_verdef() in libr/bin/format/elf/elf.c.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-16359 is a pointer wraparound flaw in radare2 2.0.1 while handling ELF version-definition data. The main business concern is exposure in reverse-engineering, malware-analysis, or automation workflows that inspect untrusted binaries. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score, affected package matrix, or exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted exposure review rather than an enterprise-wide emergency. Priority rises if radare2 2.0.1 is used in automated analysis of untrusted binaries or malware samples.

Technical view

The CVE describes pointer wraparound in store_versioninfo_gnu_verdef() in libr/bin/format/elf/elf.c in radare2 2.0.1. The provided references are upstream GitHub issue and commit links, but the bundle does not state impact details, fixed release numbers, or downstream package status.

Likely exposure

Likely exposure is limited to environments running radare2 2.0.1, especially analyst workstations, CI jobs, or binary-analysis services that process untrusted ELF files. The source bundle lists no CPEs or downstream affected products.

Exploitation context

No source in the bundle states active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Public upstream issue and commit references exist, but the bundle does not provide exploit status or proof-of-concept details.

Researcher notes

Evidence is thin: the CVE identifies the vulnerable function and version, and references upstream issue and commits. It does not provide CVSS, CWE, impact class, fixed release, or exploit telemetry. Validate against source and package backports before assigning operational severity.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify and retire radare2 2.0.1 where it processes untrusted ELF files.
  • Check upstream radare2 guidance for fixed releases or required commits.
  • Verify whether packaged radare2 builds include the referenced upstream commits.
  • Restrict automated analysis of untrusted binaries until vulnerable instances are updated.
  • Prioritize analyst workstations and malware-analysis pipelines over general endpoints.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory radare2 versions on workstations, containers, and analysis servers.
  • Confirm whether deployed builds contain the referenced upstream commits.
  • Review binary-analysis workflows for untrusted ELF input handling.
  • Check package manager metadata for vendor backports or fixed versions.
  • Document remaining radare2 2.0.1 usage and compensating controls.
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Confidence
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Sources
6

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CVSS
Not scored
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