CVE-2016-9558: Integer Overflow
Published Feb 28, 2017
·Updated
(1) libdwarf/dwarfleb.c and (2) dwarfdump/printframes.c in libdwarf before 20161124 allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted bit pattern in a signed leb number, aka a "negation overflow."
Affected Software
1 affected component
Libdwarf Project Libdwarf>=1999-12-14<2016-11-24
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9558?
CVE-2016-9558 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9558?
You can fix CVE-2016-9558 by applying the available patch for Libdwarf.
3
What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2016-9558?
CVE-2016-9558 is associated with an integer overflow vulnerability.
4
What impact can CVE-2016-9558 have on my system?
CVE-2016-9558 can allow remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability potentially causing unspecified impacts.
5
When was CVE-2016-9558 published?
CVE-2016-9558 was published on February 28, 2017.