CVE-2017-11704: Medium severity Libming Ming vulnerability
Published Jul 28, 2017
·Updated
A heap-based buffer over-read was found in the function decompileIF in util/decompile.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-2017-11704?
CVE-2017-11704 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-11704?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11704, update to a patched version of Libming that addresses the heap-based buffer over-read.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11704?
CVE-2017-11704 is classified as a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.
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What software is affected by CVE-2017-11704?
CVE-2017-11704 specifically affects Libming version 0.4.8.
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What can attackers achieve with CVE-2017-11704?
Attackers can leverage CVE-2017-11704 to crash the application, resulting in denial of service.