Vulnerability in Libdwarf Project

CVE-2016-5042

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.

EPSS: 0.041 (89.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5042?
CVE-2016-5042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libdwarf Project, classified under Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition (Infinite Loop). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-02-17.
How severe is CVE-2016-5042?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.