High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Feb 17, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-5042
CVE-2016-5042
Description
The dwarf_get_aranges_list function in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and crash) via a crafted DWARF section.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:libdwarf_project:libdwarf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:libdwarf_project:libdwarf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=1999-12-14,<2016-09-23
- (no CPE)range: <20160923
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/24/1nvdMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/25/1nvdExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.htmlnvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvdIssue Tracking
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