CVE-2017-11703: Medium severity Libming Ming vulnerability
Published Jul 28, 2017
·Updated
A memory leak vulnerability was found in the function parseSWFDOACTION in util/parser.c in Ming 0.4.8, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Libming Ming=0.4.8
Event History
Jul 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-11703?
CVE-2017-11703 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-11703?
To fix CVE-2017-11703, upgrade to the latest version of the Libming library that addresses this vulnerability.
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What software is affected by CVE-2017-11703?
CVE-2017-11703 specifically affects Libming version 0.4.8.
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What type of attack does CVE-2017-11703 enable?
CVE-2017-11703 enables attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a memory leak in a crafted SWF file.
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Can CVE-2017-11703 affect applications using Libming?
Yes, any application using Libming version 0.4.8 is susceptible to CVE-2017-11703.