Medium severity6.5NVD Advisory· Published Jan 31, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-2050
CVE-2016-2050
Description
The get_abbrev_array_info function in libdwarf-20151114 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted elf file.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:libdwarf_project:libdwarf:2015-11-14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:libdwarf_project:libdwarf:2015-11-14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 20151114
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/9nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/3nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
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