CVE-2016-5042

moderate-risk
Published 2017-02-17

The dwarf_get_aranges_list function in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and crash) via a crafted DWARF section.

Do I need to act?

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0.99% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.5/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Libdwarf Project

References (8)

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
Issue Tracking https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332145
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
Issue Tracking https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332145
Third Party Advisory https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.html
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moderate-risk
Severity 26/34 · High
Exploitability 3/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal