CVE-2017-11705: Medium severity Libming Ming vulnerability
Published Jul 28, 2017
·Updated
A memory leak was found in the function parseSWFSHAPEWITHSTYLE 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-2017-11705?
CVE-2017-11705 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-11705?
To fix CVE-2017-11705, you should upgrade to a newer version of Libming that has addressed this memory leak.
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What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-11705?
CVE-2017-11705 affects Libming version 0.4.8.
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What type of attack does CVE-2017-11705 enable?
CVE-2017-11705 enables attackers to cause a denial of service through a crafted SWF file.
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Where was CVE-2017-11705 disclosed?
CVE-2017-11705 was disclosed via GitHub and security advisories relating to the Libming library.