Description
The get_abbrev_array_info function in libdwarf-20151114 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted elf file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | dwarfutils | 20160507+git20160523.9086738-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | dwarfutils | 20160507+git20160523.9086738-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | dwarfutils | 20160507+git20160523.9086738-1 | — |
| Debian 7 | dwarfutils | 20120410-2+deb7u2 | DLA-669-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | dwarfutils | 20120410-2+deb7u2build0.16.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | dwarfutils | 20120410-2+deb7u2build0.14.04.1 | — |
Advisories 1
- DLA-669-1 dwarfutils - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026