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    CVE-2016-2091

    The dwarf_read_cie_fde_prefix function in dwarf_frame2.c in libdwarf 20151114 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted ELF object file.

    Published:Jan 19, 2016
    Last Modified:Apr 12, 2025
    EPS:Feb 8, 2016
    EPSS Score:0.00291
    CVSS Score:3.3

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Libdwarf Project
    Product
    Libdwarf

    Exploits

    http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/3http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/3

    Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

    Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

    CAPEC-540 Overread Buffers

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    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

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    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
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    Integrity
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    Availability
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