CVE-2016-5040

libdwarf: Null pointer dereference in read_area_length()

Published Feb 17, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 4.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a large length value in a compilation unit header.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-5993 libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a large length value in a compilation unit header.
History

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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 4, 2016, 12:00 AM