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CVE-2015-8538 Details
Description
dwarf_leb.c in libdwarf allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGSEGV).
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1291299 | CVE | Issue Tracking |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/10/3 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1291299 | [email protected] | Issue Tracking |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/10/3 | [email protected] | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| libdwarf project libdwarf | >= 1999-12-14, <= 2015-11-14 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 14, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |