CVE-2015-8538
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.22%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8538 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. dwarf_leb.c in libdwarf allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGSEGV).. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
dwarf_leb.c in libdwarf allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGSEGV).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libdwarf Project | Libdwarf | >= 1999-12-14, <= 2015-11-14 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/10/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1291299Issue Tracking
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/10/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1291299Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8538?
dwarf_leb.c in libdwarf allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGSEGV).
How severe is CVE-2015-8538?
CVE-2015-8538 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8538?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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