CVE-2017-11729: Medium severity Libming Ming vulnerability
Published Jul 29, 2017
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A heap-based buffer over-read was found in the function OpCode (called from decompileINCRDECR line 1440) 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 29, 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-2017-11729?
CVE-2017-11729 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-11729?
To fix CVE-2017-11729, upgrade to a later version of Libming that addresses this vulnerability.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11729?
CVE-2017-11729 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.
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Which version of Libming is affected by CVE-2017-11729?
Libming version 0.4.8 is affected by CVE-2017-11729.
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What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-11729?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-11729 to cause a denial of service through a crafted file.