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CVE-2022-1061:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Heap Buffer Overflow vulnerability was identified in the parseDragons function within GitHub repository radareorg/radare2 versions prior to 5.6.8. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2022-1061 and was disclosed on March 24, 2022 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) and Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787). The issue occurs in the parseDragons function where improper buffer size validation could lead to a heap buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability primarily affects the availability of the system, as indicated by the CVSS metrics showing high impact on availability (A:H) while having no direct impact on confidentiality and integrity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in radare2 version 5.6.8. The fix includes additional size validation checks in the parseDragons function to prevent buffer overflow conditions (GitHub Patch).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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