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CVE-2016-2091
Published:February 08, 2016
Updated:September 19, 2026
The dwarf_read_cie_fde_prefix function in dwarf_frame2.c in libdwarf 20151114 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted ELF object file.
Related Resources (4)
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-2091
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/28/8
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/3
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-2091
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
4.8
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
NONE
Vulnerable System Integrity
NONE
Vulnerable System Availability
LOW
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
3.3
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
LOW
Weakness Type (CWE)
Out-of-bounds Read
CWE-125
EPSS
Base Score:
0.90