PatchTheCVECVE-2026-81884: radare2 is a UNIX-like reverse engineering framework and command-line toolset
CVE-2026-81884 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.5) affecting radare2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
radare2 is a UNIX-like reverse engineering framework and command-line toolset. Prior to 6.2.0, radare2's Mach-O LC_DATA_IN_CODE parser was vulnerable because the Mach-O LC_DATA_IN_CODE parser trusted dataoff and datasize and allowed a final partial record to be processed. The vulnerability is triggered by opening a crafted Mach-O file while the non-default bin.verbose option is enabled. When datasize was not a multiple of data_in_code_entry, the
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 2.5 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 96%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2026-09-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-28 |
Last updated 2026-09-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-81884?
radare2: upgrade to 6.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-81884 being exploited?
CVE-2026-81884 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-81884 affect?
CVE-2026-81884 affects radare2. Severity is low (CVSS 2.5). radare2 is a UNIX-like reverse engineering framework and command-line toolset. Prior to 6.2.0, radare2's Mach-O LC_DATA_IN_CODE parser was vulnerable because the Mach-O LC_DATA_IN_CODE parser trusted dataoff and datasize and allowed a final
How urgent is CVE-2026-81884?
Priority 15/100. Public exploit reference
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