MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2015-8538

dwarf_leb.c in libdwarf allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGSEGV).

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
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Libdwarf ProjectLibdwarf>= 1999-12-14, <= 2015-11-14

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

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.