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 (crash) via a crafted (1) sh_off or (2) sh_size ELF header value, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:elfutils_project:elfutils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

07 Nov 2023, 02:29

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References
  • {'url': 'https://lists.fedorahosted.org/archives/list/elfutils-devel@lists.fedorahosted.org/thread/Q4LE47FPEVRZANMV6JE2NMHYO4H5MHGJ/', 'name': '[elfutils-devel] 20161021 [PATCH] libelf: Sanity check offset and size before trying to malloc and read data.', 'tags': ['Third Party Advisory'], 'refsource': 'MLIST'}
  • () https://lists.fedorahosted.org/archives/list/elfutils-devel%40lists.fedorahosted.org/thread/Q4LE47FPEVRZANMV6JE2NMHYO4H5MHGJ/ -

Information

Published : 2017-03-23 16:59

Updated : 2024-02-28 15:44


NVD link : CVE-2016-10255

Mitre link : CVE-2016-10255

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-10255


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Products Affected

elfutils_project

  • elfutils
CWE
CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer