CVE-2016-8681
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 2.08%
Last modified
CVE-2016-8681 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The _dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code function in dwarf_util.c in libdwarf 20161001 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by calling the dwarfdump command on a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The _dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code function in dwarf_util.c in libdwarf 20161001 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by calling the dwarfdump command on a crafted file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libdwarf Project | Libdwarf | <= 2016-10-01 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93592Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/06/libdwarf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-_dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code-dwarf_util-c-2/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385690Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93592Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/06/libdwarf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-_dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code-dwarf_util-c-2/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1385690Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8681?
The _dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code function in dwarf_util.c in libdwarf 20161001 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by calling the dwarfdump command on a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2016-8681?
CVE-2016-8681 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8681?
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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