How severe is CVE-2016-2091?

CVE-2016-2091 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-2091 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2091?

CVE-2016-2091 affects Libdwarf Project Libdwarf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2091?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-2091 published?

CVE-2016-2091 was published on 2016-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2091

CVE-2016-2091 is a low-severity vulnerability in Libdwarf Project Libdwarf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Libdwarf Project Libdwarf
Published: 2016-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The dwarf_read_cie_fde_prefix function in dwarf_frame2.c in libdwarf 20151114 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted ELF object file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2091?: The dwarf_read_cie_fde_prefix function in dwarf_frame2.c in libdwarf 20151114 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted ELF object file.
How severe is CVE-2016-2091?: CVE-2016-2091 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-2091 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2091?: CVE-2016-2091 affects Libdwarf Project Libdwarf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2091?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2091 published?: CVE-2016-2091 was published on 2016-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libdwarf_project:libdwarf:2015-11-14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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