CVE-2017-11731: Medium severity Libming Ming vulnerability
Published Jul 29, 2017
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An invalid memory read vulnerability was found in the function OpCode (called from isLogicalOp and 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 29, 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-2017-11731?
CVE-2017-11731 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to incorrect memory handling.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-11731?
To fix CVE-2017-11731, upgrade to a newer version of Libming that addresses the vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-11731?
CVE-2017-11731 specifically affects Libming version 0.4.8.
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What type of attack does CVE-2017-11731 enable?
CVE-2017-11731 enables attackers to perform denial of service attacks through crafted files.
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What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-11731?
Exploiting CVE-2017-11731 can lead to application crashes and service disruptions.