CVE-2016-2050: The get_abbrev_array_info function in libdwarf-20151114 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servic...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a denial-of-service issue in libdwarf-20151114. If an affected program processes a malicious ELF file with libdwarf, it may write outside expected memory and crash. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, named downstream products, or a confirmed patch. Exposure is most likely where libdwarf-20151114 is embedded in tools or services that parse ELF files from users, customers, build systems, malware samples, or other untrusted sources. The bundle does not name affected applications or distributions. Treat this as a targeted availability risk, not a confirmed broad emergency. Prioritize systems that automatically inspect untrusted binaries or rely on ELF parsing for customer-facing workflows. Mitigation focus: Check upstream or vendor guidance for fixed libdwarf versions or advisories.; Avoid processing untrusted ELF files with libdwarf-20151114 where possible.; Isolate ELF parsing workloads from critical production services..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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