CVE-2016-9480

libdwarf: Heap buffer overflow in dwarf_util.c

Published Nov 29, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 9.1 Critical EPSS 3.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
libdwarf 2016-10-21 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service by using the "malformed dwarf file" approach, related to a "Heap Buffer Over-read" issue affecting the dwarf_util.c component, aka DW201611-006.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-10286 libdwarf 2016-10-21 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service by using the "malformed dwarf file" approach, related to a "Heap Buffer Over-read" issue affecting the dwarf_util.c component, aka DW201611-006.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:50 AM
Reserved
Nov 21, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 29, 2016, 11:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:56 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 16, 2016, 12:00 AM