CVE-2016-7410

low-risk
Published 2017-01-23

The _dwarf_read_loc_section function in dwarf_loc.c in libdwarf 20160613 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted file.

Do I need to act?

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0.31% 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
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Libdwarf Project

References (6)

Exploit http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/13/5
Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/15/3
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92971
Exploit http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/13/5
Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/15/3
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92971
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low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal