libdwarf 20160613 dwarf_loc.c _dwarf_read_loc_section out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in libdwarf 20160613. This affects the function _dwarf_read_loc_section of the file dwarf_loc.c. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-7410. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libdwarf 20160613 (Programming Tool Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function _dwarf_read_loc_section of the file dwarf_loc.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The _dwarf_read_loc_section function in dwarf_loc.c in libdwarf 20160613 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 09/14/2016. The weakness was released 01/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-7410 since 09/09/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 25 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 93918 (Fedora 24 : libdwarf (2016-328754be1c)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (93918) and SecurityFocus (BID 92971†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-97111. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 93918
Nessus Name: Fedora 24 : libdwarf (2016-328754be1c)
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OpenVAS ID: 55945
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for libdwarf FEDORA-2016-328754be1c
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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/09/2016 🔍
09/13/2016 +4 days 🔍
09/14/2016 +1 days 🔍
10/09/2016 +25 days 🔍
10/10/2016 +1 days 🔍
01/23/2017 +105 days 🔍
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01/24/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/03/2022 +2109 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2016-328754be1c
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-7410 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-7410
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95856
SecurityFocus: 92971 - Libdwarf CVE-2016-7410 Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-7410 - libdwarf - Buffer Over-Read Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2017 08:33
Updated: 11/03/2022 09:42
Changes: 01/24/2017 08:33 (71), 07/30/2020 17:24 (7), 11/03/2022 09:42 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:5D9:103

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