CVE-2016-9275 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the _dwarf_skim_forms function within libdwarf, specifically affecting libdwarf_project libdwarf versions prior to 20161124. This vulnerability, rated 7.5 HIGH, allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 1999-12-14, < 2016-11-24CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libdwarf_project:libdwarf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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