CVE-2016-2091

low-risk

Published 2016-02-08

The dwarf_read_cie_fde_prefix function in dwarf_frame2.c in libdwarf 20151114 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted ELF object file.

Do I need to act?

0.29% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 3.3/10 Low

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Libdwarf

Affected Vendors

Libdwarf Project

References (4)

Exploit http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/3

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/28/8

Exploit http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/3

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/28/8

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low-risk

Severity 13/34 · Low

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal