CVE-2016-5042
7.5
HIGH
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 2.2%
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.
How to fix CVE-2016-5042
To remediate CVE-2016-5042, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/dwarfutils—upgrade to 20160507-1 or later
Is CVE-2016-5042 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 2.2%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 20160507-1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | HIGH7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |