CVE-2016-8680

libdwarf: Out of bounds heap read in _dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code

Published Feb 15, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 2.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The _dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code function in dwarf_util.c in libdwarf 20161001 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by calling the dwarfdump command on a crafted file.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-9519 The _dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code function in dwarf_util.c in libdwarf 20161001 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by calling the dwarfdump command on a crafted file.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:27 AM
Reserved
Oct 15, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 15, 2017, 9:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:54 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 4, 2016, 12:00 AM