cve/2016/CVE-2016-5029.md

### [CVE-2016-5029](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-5029)
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### Description

The create_fullest_file_path function in libdwarf before 20160923 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted dwarf file.

### POC

#### Reference
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/24/1
- https://www.prevanders.net/dwarfbug.html

#### Github
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