CVE-2016-5036

libdwarf: Out-of-bounds read in dump_block

Published Feb 17, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 4.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
The dump_block function in print_sections.c in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via crafted frame data.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-669-1 dwarfutils security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-5989 The dump_block function in print_sections.c in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via crafted frame data.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:46 AM
Reserved
May 24, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 17, 2017, 5:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:48 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 12, 2016, 12:00 AM