CVE-2016-7410 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The _dwarf_read_loc_section function in dwarf_loc.c in libdwarf 20160613 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libdwarf Project	Libdwarf	2016-06-13

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/13/5ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/15/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92971Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/13/5ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/15/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92971Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7410?

CVE-2016-7410 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The _dwarf_read_loc_section function in dwarf_loc.c in libdwarf 20160613 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2016-7410?

CVE-2016-7410 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7410?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libdwarf Project Libdwarf.