CVE-2016-5042

7.5 HIGH

Published: February 17, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

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

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

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

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332145

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking

https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332145

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Issue Tracking

https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

4.1%

90th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-835

Affected Vendors

libdwarf_project

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