CVE-2016-9276

7.5 HIGH

Published: March 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The dwarf_get_aranges_list function in dwarf_arrange.c in Libdwarf before 20161124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read).

AI Explanation

Get an AI-powered plain-language explanation of this vulnerability and remediation steps.

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/2016/11/11/9

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94284

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/07/libdwarf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-dwarf_get_aranges_list-dwarf_arange-c

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1394804

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch

https://sourceforge.net/p/libdwarf/code/ci/583f8834083b5ef834c497f5b47797e16101a9a6/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/11/9