How severe is CVE-2016-9275?

CVE-2016-9275 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-9275 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9275?

CVE-2016-9275 affects Libdwarf Project Libdwarf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9275?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-9275 published?

CVE-2016-9275 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9275

CVE-2016-9275 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libdwarf Project Libdwarf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Libdwarf Project Libdwarf
Published: 2017-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the _dwarf_skim_forms function in libdwarf/dwarf_macro5.c in Libdwarf before 20161124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9275?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the _dwarf_skim_forms function in libdwarf/dwarf_macro5.c in Libdwarf before 20161124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read).
How severe is CVE-2016-9275?: CVE-2016-9275 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-9275 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9275?: CVE-2016-9275 affects Libdwarf Project Libdwarf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9275?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-9275 published?: CVE-2016-9275 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libdwarf_project:libdwarf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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