AUGUST 4, 2026
Live Feed
Back to database
Case File

CVE-2016-5028

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.5 EPSS 2.92%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-02-17 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2016-5028
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.5
EPSS
2.92%

Original NVD Description

The print_frame_inst_bytes function in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via an object file with empty bss-like sections.