Vulnerability Description
An exploitable out of bounds write vulnerability exists in the parsing of ELF Section Headers of Hopper Disassembler 3.11.20. A specially crafted ELF file can cause attacker controlled pointer arithmetic resulting in a partially controlled out of bounds write. An attacker can craft an ELF file with specific section headers to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptic-Apps | Hopper Disassembler | 3.11.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93801Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0222Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93801Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0222Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8390?
CVE-2016-8390 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An exploitable out of bounds write vulnerability exists in the parsing of ELF Section Headers of Hopper Disassembler 3.11.20. A specially crafted ELF file can cause attacker controlled pointer arithme...
How severe is CVE-2016-8390?
CVE-2016-8390 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8390?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cryptic-Apps Hopper Disassembler.