CVE-2016-7511 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Integer overflow in the dwarf_die_deliv.c in libdwarf 20160613 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/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-190

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/libdwarf/bugs/3/Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.html#DW201609-002Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://sourceforge.net/p/libdwarf/bugs/3/Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.html#DW201609-002Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7511?

CVE-2016-7511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the dwarf_die_deliv.c in libdwarf 20160613 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2016-7511?

CVE-2016-7511 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-2016-7511?

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