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6.5

libming 0.4.8 may crash from malicious input

CVE-2018-7877 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The libming library version 0.4.8 can be caused to stop working if it receives specially crafted data. This happens because the program does not properly limit the size of information it processes, leading to a crash that can deny service. Update libming to a newer version or avoid feeding untrusted files to the affected function.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
libming libming 0.4.8
cpe:2.3:a:libming:libming:0.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
debian debian_linux 7.0
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the getString function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for DOUBLE data. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack.
There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the getString function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for DOUBLE data. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published8 Mar 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-7877 · NVD
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