CVE-2016-5031: Medium severity Libdwarf Project Libdwarf vulnerability
Published Feb 17, 2017
·Updated
The printframeinstbytes function in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Libdwarf Project Libdwarf>=1999-12-14<2016-09-23
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 17, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5031?
CVE-2016-5031 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to an out-of-bounds read.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5031?
To fix CVE-2016-5031, update to the version of libdwarf released after September 23, 2016.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2016-5031?
CVE-2016-5031 affects libdwarf versions before 2016-09-23.
4
Can CVE-2016-5031 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5031 can be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted file.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5031?
CVE-2016-5031 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the print_frame_inst_bytes function.