CVE-2016-2050: Medium severity Libdwarf Project Libdwarf vulnerability
Published Jan 31, 2017
·Updated
The getabbrevarrayinfo function in libdwarf-20151114 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted elf file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Libdwarf Project Libdwarf=2015-11-14
Event History
Jan 31, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2050?
CVE-2016-2050 has a medium severity rating of 6.5 according to the CVSS 3.1 metrics.
2
How does CVE-2016-2050 affect systems using Libdwarf?
CVE-2016-2050 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds write in the get_abbrev_array_info function.
3
What is the risk level associated with CVE-2016-2050?
CVE-2016-2050 has a risk level rated at 37, indicating a moderate potential for impact.
4
Can CVE-2016-2050 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2050 can be exploited remotely through a crafted ELF file.
5
What mitigation steps can be taken for CVE-2016-2050?
Mitigation for CVE-2016-2050 primarily involves updating to a fixed version of Libdwarf that addresses this vulnerability.