CVE-2016-8679
Medium
Description
The _dwarf_get_size_of_val function in libdwarf/dwarf_util.c in Libdwarf before 20161124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by calling the dwarfdump command on a crafted file.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductLibdwarf
PublishedFeb 15, 2017
First seenFeb 15, 2017
How to fix
Update
- libdwarf_project libdwarf2016-11-24 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| libdwarf_project libdwarf | 1999-12-14 ≤ v < 2016-11-24 | 2016-11-24 |
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