Vulnerability Description
The _dwarf_get_size_of_val function in libdwarf/dwarf_util.c in Libdwarf before 20161124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by calling the dwarfdump command on a crafted file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libdwarf Project | Libdwarf | >= 1999-12-14, < 2016-11-24 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93601Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/06/libdwarf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-_ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385689Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93601Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/06/libdwarf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-_ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385689Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8679?
CVE-2016-8679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The _dwarf_get_size_of_val function in libdwarf/dwarf_util.c in Libdwarf before 20161124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by calling the dwarfdump command on a...
How severe is CVE-2016-8679?
CVE-2016-8679 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-2016-8679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libdwarf Project Libdwarf.