CVE-2026-8695
radare2 6.1.5 Use-After-Free via gdbr_threads_list()
Description
radare2 6.1.5 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the gdbr_threads_list() function that allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption by sending a valid qfThreadInfo response followed by a malformed qsThreadInfo response. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through GDB remote debugging to cause a denial of service or potentially achieve code execution by manipulating thread list processing.
INFO
Published Date :
May 15, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 15, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-8695
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update radare2 to a patched version.
- Avoid sending malformed qsThreadInfo responses.
- Monitor for vendor advisories and security updates.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/issues/25836 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/issues/25835 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description radare2 6.1.5 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the gdbr_threads_list() function that allows remote attackers to trigger memory corruption by sending a valid qfThreadInfo response followed by a malformed qsThreadInfo response. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through GDB remote debugging to cause a denial of service or potentially achieve code execution by manipulating thread list processing. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/commit/c213ad6894a1eb9086ac8bf5fae35757e9e1683c Added Reference https://github.com/radareorg/radare2/issues/25835 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/radare2-use-after-free-via-gdbr-threads-list