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CVE-2016-5029

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Published: Feb 17, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

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6.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

Description

The create_fullest_file_path function in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted dwarf file.

Affected (1)

Libdwarf Project
1 product
Libdwarf
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Libdwarf
From 1999-12-14 to 2016-09-23

Related CWEs

CWE-476
NULL Pointer Dereference
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.

References (6)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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