What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5034?

CVE-2016-5034 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-5034?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-5034. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-5034?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-5034. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Libdwarf CVE-2016-5034

MEDIUM

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2017-02-17 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption Denial Of Service Libdwarf

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 17, 2017 - 17:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

dwarf_elf_access.c in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted file, related to relocation records.

AnalysisAI

dwarf_elf_access.c in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted file, related to relocation records. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. dwarf_elf_access.c in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted file, related to relocation records. Affected products include: Libdwarf Project Libdwarf. Version information: before 20160923.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).