CVE-2016-5039

Name: CVE-2016-5039
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-17T17:59:00.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5039 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The get_attr_value function in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted object with all-bits on.. EPSS estimates a 4.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The get_attr_value function in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted object with all-bits on.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.38%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libdwarf Project	Libdwarf	>= 1999-12-14, < 2016-09-23

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/24/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/25/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/24/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/25/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5039?

The get_attr_value function in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted object with all-bits on.

How severe is CVE-2016-5039?

CVE-2016-5039 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5039?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-5039?

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Source: NVD / NIST