Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2050
The get_abbrev_array_info function in libdwarf-20151114 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted elf file.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-2050
- cpe:2.3:a:libdwarf_project:libdwarf:2015-11-14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2050
0.58%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 66 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2050
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-2050
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2050
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/9
oss-security - Fwd: out of bound write in libdwarf -20151114Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/3
oss-security - Re: Fwd: out of bound write in libdwarf -20151114Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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