CVE-2015-8538: dwarf_leb.c in libdwarf allows attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGSEGV).

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue is a crash bug in libdwarf, a library used to read DWARF debugging data. A crafted or malformed input can trigger a segmentation fault, causing the process using the library to fail. Sources describe denial of service only; they do not identify data theft, code execution, affected versions, or a named fix. Exposure is most likely where libdwarf parses untrusted ELF, object, core, or debug files. Internet-facing exposure depends on whether an application accepts such files from external users. The source bundle does not list affected versions or downstream products. Treat as a targeted availability risk, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize systems that parse untrusted binaries or debug artifacts, especially automated analysis pipelines and user-upload services. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications that include or link libdwarf.; Check upstream, Red Hat, and distribution guidance for fixed libdwarf packages.; Limit processing of untrusted debug/object files until vendor guidance is confirmed..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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