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Radare2: Stack-use-after-return in check_buffer

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Medium
Published: 09/29/2022 (09/29/2022, 00:02:10 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: radare2

Description

A stack-use-after-return vulnerability has been identified in the check_buffer function of radare2, as reported by OSS-Fuzz. This issue involves reading memory after the stack frame has been returned, which can lead to undefined behavior or potential security risks. Multiple specific versions of radare2 are affected. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory available to confirm patch status or exploitation in the wild.

Affected software

OSS-Fuzzmore threats →ghsa
radare2
pkg:generic/radare2
Affected versions
>=67ead854ea3736384f6d13a56ce9e5fa14c9478c=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

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AILast updated: 08/09/2026, 14:53:31 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability is a stack-use-after-return read detected in the check_buffer function within radare2, as reported by OSS-Fuzz (OSV-2022-993). The crash occurs during the execution of check_buffer, r_bin_get_binplugin_by_buffer, and r_bin_file_new_from_buffer functions. This indicates that the software accesses stack memory after the function has returned, which is a form of use-after-return bug. The affected versions include specific releases from 5.8.0 through 6.2.0. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.

Potential Impact

The stack-use-after-return vulnerability could lead to undefined behavior, including potential memory corruption or information disclosure. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The absence of a CVSS score and detailed impact analysis limits precise severity assessment.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should monitor radare2 updates and consider avoiding affected versions if possible.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
OSV-2022-993
Osv Schema Version
1.3.0
Aliases
[]
Ecosystems
["OSS-Fuzz"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a7891debf8831d539c87a15

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

Last enriched: 08/09/2026, 14:53:31 UTC

Last updated: 08/09/2026, 15:33:04 UTC

Views: 4

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