6.5
MEDIUM
CVE-2016-2050
Libdwarf Elf Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 31, 2017, 7:59 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 1, 2022, 6:51 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2016-2050 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Libdwarf_project libdwarf
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2016-2050.

URL Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/9 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/3 Mailing List Third Party Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2016-2050 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Reanalysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 01, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
  • Reanalysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 01, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:libdwarf_project:libdwarf:20151114:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:libdwarf_project:libdwarf:2015-11-14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Feb. 05, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/9 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/19/9 Third Party Advisory, Mailing List
    Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/3 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/25/3 Third Party Advisory, Mailing List
    Added CWE CWE-787
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:libdwarf_project:libdwarf:20151114:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.12 }} 0.00%

score

0.43590

percentile

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