Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.precise:def:201610255000
Revision Date:2017-03-23Version:1
Title:CVE-2016-10255 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) - low.
Description:The __libelf_set_rawdata_wrlock function in elf_getdata.c in elfutils before 0.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) sh_off or (2) sh_size ELF header value, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2016-10255
Platform(s):Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
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Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) is installed.
  • AND The 'elfutils' package in precise is affected and needs fixing.
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