CVE-2016-9276: The dwarf_get_aranges_list function in dwarf_arrange.c in Libdwarf before 20161124 allows remote attackers...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-9276 is a denial-of-service flaw in Libdwarf, a library used to read DWARF debugging data. A malicious or malformed input file could make vulnerable versions read outside valid memory and crash the consuming process. Business risk depends on whether Libdwarf processes untrusted files. Exposure is most likely where vulnerable Libdwarf versions parse externally supplied DWARF/debug data in analysis tools, build systems, security tooling, or services. Systems using only trusted local debug files have lower practical exposure. Treat this as a dependency hygiene issue with targeted urgency. Prioritize systems that automatically process files from users, customers, partners, malware samples, or other untrusted sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Libdwarf to 20161124 or later where applicable.; Apply distribution or vendor packages that include the Libdwarf fix.; Limit parsing of untrusted DWARF/debug files until updated..

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Jun 13, 2026, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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