CVE-2016-2091

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    CVE-2016-2091

    Published: 8 Feb 2016Last Modified: 14 Mar 2026

    Summary:

    Details: 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.

    References: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/28/8, http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/3

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