CVE-2016-5030

moderate-risk

Published 2017-02-17

The _dwarf_calculate_info_section_end_ptr function in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file.

Do I need to act?

0.65% 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 6.5/10 Medium

NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Libdwarf

Affected Vendors

Libdwarf Project

References (6)

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/24/1

Exploit http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/25/1

Third Party Advisory https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.html

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/24/1

Exploit http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/25/1

Third Party Advisory https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.html

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moderate-risk

Severity 24/34 · High

Exploitability 2/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal