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CVE-2016-5042

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 4.13%

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

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2016-5042
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
4.13%

Original NVD Description

The dwarf_get_aranges_list function in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and crash) via a crafted DWARF section.