CVE-2016-5033: Medium severity Libdwarf Project Libdwarf vulnerability
Published Feb 17, 2017
·Updated
The printexprloccontent 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-2016-5033?
CVE-2016-5033 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds read.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5033?
To fix CVE-2016-5033, update to a version of libdwarf that is newer than 20160923.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2016-5033 enable?
CVE-2016-5033 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service attack.
4
Which versions of libdwarf are affected by CVE-2016-5033?
CVE-2016-5033 affects libdwarf versions prior to 20160923.
5
What is the potential impact of CVE-2016-5033?
The potential impact of CVE-2016-5033 is an out-of-bounds read that can crash the application or server.