Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the _dwarf_skim_forms function in libdwarf/dwarf_macro5.c in Libdwarf before 20161124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read).
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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/2016/11/11/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94284Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/07/libdwarf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-_Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1394802Issue TrackingPatch
- https://sourceforge.net/p/libdwarf/code/ci/583f8834083b5ef834c497f5b47797e16101aIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/11/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94284Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/07/libdwarf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-_Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1394802Issue TrackingPatch
- https://sourceforge.net/p/libdwarf/code/ci/583f8834083b5ef834c497f5b47797e16101aIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9275?
CVE-2016-9275 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the _dwarf_skim_forms function in libdwarf/dwarf_macro5.c in Libdwarf before 20161124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read).
How severe is CVE-2016-9275?
CVE-2016-9275 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9275?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libdwarf Project Libdwarf.