CVE-2016-9275
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.22%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9275 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in the _dwarf_skim_forms function in libdwarf/dwarf_macro5.c in Libdwarf before 20161124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read).. EPSS estimates a 4.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the _dwarf_skim_forms function in libdwarf/dwarf_macro5.c in Libdwarf before 20161124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libdwarf Project | Libdwarf | >= 1999-12-14, < 2016-11-24 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/11/7Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94284Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/07/libdwarf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-_dwarf_skim_forms-dwarf_macro5-cIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1394802Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://sourceforge.net/p/libdwarf/code/ci/583f8834083b5ef834c497f5b47797e16101a9a6/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/11/7Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94284Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/11/07/libdwarf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-_dwarf_skim_forms-dwarf_macro5-cIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1394802Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://sourceforge.net/p/libdwarf/code/ci/583f8834083b5ef834c497f5b47797e16101a9a6/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9275?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the _dwarf_skim_forms function in libdwarf/dwarf_macro5.c in Libdwarf before 20161124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read).
How severe is CVE-2016-9275?
CVE-2016-9275 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9275?
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-2016-9275?
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