CVE-2016-2091

3.3 LOW

Published: February 08, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

The dwarf_read_cie_fde_prefix function in dwarf_frame2.c in libdwarf 20151114 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted ELF object file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/3

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Mailing List

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/28/8

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/3

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

Exploit Mailing List

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/28/8

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

Mailing List

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

3.3 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.9%

55th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

Affected Vendors

libdwarf_project

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