CVE-2017-11703: Medium severity Libming Ming vulnerability

Published Jul 28, 2017
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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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11703?

CVE-2017-11703 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

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.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-11703?

CVE-2017-11703 specifically affects Libming version 0.4.8.

4

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.

5

Can CVE-2017-11703 affect applications using Libming?

Yes, any application using Libming version 0.4.8 is susceptible to CVE-2017-11703.

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