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CVE-2016-10255

The __libelf_set_rawdata_wrlock function in elf_getdata.c in elfutils before 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (cra

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Summary

The __libelf_set_rawdata_wrlock function in elf_getdata.c in elfutils before 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) sh_off or (2) sh_size ELF header value, which triggers a memory allocation failure.

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References 6

usn.ubuntu.com

bugzilla.redhat.com

security.gentoo.org

openwall.com

lists.fedorahosted.org

blogs.gentoo.org