Vulnerability Description
dwarf_leb.c in libdwarf allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGSEGV).
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libdwarf Project | Libdwarf | >= 1999-12-14, <= 2015-11-14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/10/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1291299Issue Tracking
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/10/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1291299Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8538?
CVE-2015-8538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). dwarf_leb.c in libdwarf allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGSEGV).
How severe is CVE-2015-8538?
CVE-2015-8538 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8538?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libdwarf Project Libdwarf.