The create_fullest_file_path function in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer derefe…

Description

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.

References

• https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.html
• [oss-security] 20160524 CVE request: Multiple vunerabilities in libdwarf & dwarfdump mailing-list
• [oss-security] 20160524 Re: CVE request: Multiple vunerabilities in libdwarf & dwarfdump mailing-list