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CVE-2018-11375: The _inst__lds() function in radare2 2.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based...

The _inst__lds() function in radare2 2.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted binary file.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-11375 is a crash vulnerability in radare2 2.5.0. A specially crafted binary file can make the application read past heap memory bounds and crash, disrupting analysis workflows that process untrusted files.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted tooling reliability risk. Prioritize remediation where radare2 processes untrusted binaries in operational security, malware triage, or automated analysis pipelines.

Technical view

The CVE identifies a heap-based out-of-bounds read in radare2 2.5.0, specifically in the _inst__lds() function. The documented impact is denial of service through application crash when handling a crafted binary file.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in reverse-engineering, malware-analysis, CI, or security tooling environments that run radare2 2.5.0 against externally supplied binaries.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show KEV listing, public active exploitation, CVSS, or CWE data. Evidence supports crafted-file denial of service, not code execution.

Researcher notes

The public record names radare2 2.5.0 and _inst__lds(), with denial-of-service impact from a heap out-of-bounds read. The bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or broader version ranges.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade radare2 beyond 2.5.0 or apply the referenced upstream fix.
  • Check radare2 project guidance for the fixed release containing the commit.
  • Avoid processing untrusted binaries with vulnerable radare2 builds.
  • Run binary analysis tooling in isolated, recoverable environments.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems and containers for radare2 2.5.0.
  • Verify packaged radare2 builds include the referenced upstream commit.
  • Review automated workflows that process externally supplied binaries.
  • Check crash reports for radare2 failures during binary analysis.
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