libdwarf 2016-10-21 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service by using the "malformed dwarf file" approach, related to a "Heap Buffer Over-read" issue affecting the dwarf_util.c component, aka DW201611-006.
References
Link | Resource |
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https://sourceforge.net/p/libdwarf/code/ci/5dd64de047cd5ec479fb11fe7ff2692fd819e5e5/ | Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory |
https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.html | Third Party Advisory |
https://sourceforge.net/p/libdwarf/bugs/5/ | Permissions Required |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94980 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
Configurations
Information
Published : 2016-11-29 15:59
Updated : 2016-12-22 13:10
NVD link : CVE-2016-9480
Mitre link : CVE-2016-9480
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CWE
CWE-119
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Products Affected
libdwarf_project
- libdwarf