libdwarf up to 20161001 dwarfdump Command dwarf_util.c _dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in libdwarf up to 20161001. This vulnerability affects the function _dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code of the file dwarf_util.c of the component dwarfdump Command. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-8681. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libdwarf up to 20161001 (Programming Tool Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function _dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code of the file dwarf_util.c of the component dwarfdump Command. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The _dwarf_get_abbrev_for_code function in dwarf_util.c in libdwarf 20161001 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by calling the dwarfdump command on a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 02/15/2017. The weakness was released 02/15/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-8681 since 10/15/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96368 (FreeBSD : libdwarf -- multiple vulnerabilities (83041ca7-d690-11e6-9171-14dae9d210b8)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD 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 (96368) and SecurityFocus (BID 93592†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-93870, VDB-96999, VDB-97000 and VDB-97083. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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: 96368
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : libdwarf -- multiple vulnerabilities (83041ca7-d690-11e6-9171-14dae9d210b8)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/08/2016 🔍
10/15/2016 +7 days 🔍
01/09/2017 +86 days 🔍
01/10/2017 +1 days 🔍
02/15/2017 +36 days 🔍
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02/16/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/15/2020 +1276 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-8681 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8681
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97001
SecurityFocus: 93592 - Libdwarf CVE-2016-8681 Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8681 - Libdwarf - Out-of-Bounds Read Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/16/2017 09:00
Updated: 08/15/2020 09:11
Changes: 02/16/2017 09:00 (68), 08/15/2020 09:11 (8)
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Cache ID: 216:323:103

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