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Radare2: Heap-buffer-overflow in io_memory_read

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Medium
Published: 11/05/2022 (11/05/2022, 00:00:44 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: radare2

Description

A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists in the io_memory_read function of radare2, as reported by OSS-Fuzz. This issue causes a write overflow on the heap during memory read operations. Multiple specific versions of radare2 are affected. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Affected software

OSS-Fuzzmore threats →ghsa
radare2
pkg:generic/radare2
Affected versions
>=0f2952ea080596fc51f484aca4cdc7efb59af59d=5.8.0=5.8.2=5.8.4=5.8.6=5.8.8=5.9.0=5.9.2=5.9.4=5.9.6=5.9.8=6.0.0=6.0.2=6.0.4=6.0.6=6.0.7=6.0.8=6.1.0=6.1.2=6.1.4=6.1.6=6.1.8=6.2.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/07/2026, 17:04:46 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability is a heap-buffer-overflow write detected in the io_memory_read function within radare2. The issue was identified through OSS-Fuzz testing and results in a crash state involving io_memory_read, r_io_plugin_read, and r_io_desc_read functions. The affected versions include multiple discrete releases from 5.8.0 through 6.2.0 and a specific commit identified by its hash. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided.

Potential Impact

The heap-buffer-overflow can lead to memory corruption, potentially causing crashes or undefined behavior in radare2. There is no information about active exploitation or impact beyond the crash condition.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
OSV-2022-1137
Osv Schema Version
1.3.0
Ecosystems
["OSS-Fuzz"]

Threat ID: 6a7891debf8831d539c87a18

Added to database: 08/09/2026, 14:42:38 UTC

Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 17:04:46 UTC

Last updated: 09/22/2026, 13:53:52 UTC

Views: 50

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