Memory Corruption Issue in Radare2 5.9.9 by Radare Organization
CVE-2025-5648

2LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Radare Organization

Status
Radare2
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 June 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5648?

A vulnerability in Radare2 version 5.9.9 was identified in the r_cons_pal_init function, specifically within the libr/cons/pal.c file of the radiff2 component. This issue stems from the manipulation of the experimental -T parameter, leading to potential memory corruption. Although local exploitation of this vulnerability is intricate and has been publicly disclosed, the actual risk remains under scrutiny. Users are advised to apply the provided patch (commit 5705d99cc1f23f36f9a84aab26d1724010b97798) to mitigate the risk. Documentation indicates the experimental nature of the -T parameter, which may lead to instability.

Affected Version(s)

Radare2 5.9.9

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-5648 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.311136
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.311136
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.586929
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CVSS V4

Score:
2
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

rootsec (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-5648 : Memory Corruption Issue in Radare2 5.9.9 by Radare Organization