CVE-2016-2050

6.5 mediumEPSS 1.5%

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.

Severity

CVSS 3.1

6.5 medium

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS: 1.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 73% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
CWE: CWE-787
Published: 2017-01-31
Modified: 2026-06-17
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

libdwarf_project:libdwarf

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/9
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/3
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/9
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/3

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