# CVE-2016-5040: libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a large length value in a c

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-02-17 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a large length value in a compilation unit header.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/24/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/25/1

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