CVE-2016-2091

libdwarf: Out-of-bounds read in dwarf_frame2.c

Published Feb 8, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 3.3 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The dwarf_read_cie_fde_prefix function in dwarf_frame2.c in libdwarf 20151114 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted ELF object file.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-669-1 dwarfutils security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-3196 The dwarf_read_cie_fde_prefix function in dwarf_frame2.c in libdwarf 20151114 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted ELF object file.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:17 PM
Reserved
Jan 28, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 8, 2016, 7:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:43 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 19, 2016, 12:00 AM