CVE-2017-11734: Medium severity Libming Ming vulnerability
Published Jul 29, 2017
·Updated
A heap-based buffer over-read was found in the function decompileCALLFUNCTION 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-2017-11734?
CVE-2017-11734 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-11734?
To fix CVE-2017-11734, upgrade to a version of Libming newer than 0.4.8 that addresses this buffer over-read issue.
3
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-11734 enable?
CVE-2017-11734 can enable denial of service attacks through specially crafted files designed to trigger the vulnerability.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-11734?
CVE-2017-11734 specifically affects Libming version 0.4.8.
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What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-11734?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-11734 can lead to application crashes and service outages.