CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9989: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Wed Jun 28 2017(Updated: )

util/outputtxt.c in libming 0.4.8 mishandles memory allocation. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libming=0.4.8
Debian=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9989?

    CVE-2017-9989 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9989?

    To fix CVE-2017-9989, update libming to version 0.4.9 or later, where the issue has been addressed.

  • Which versions of libming are affected by CVE-2017-9989?

    CVE-2017-9989 affects libming version 0.4.8.

  • What operational impacts can result from CVE-2017-9989?

    Exploitation of CVE-2017-9989 can lead to a remote denial of service, affecting the availability of services using the vulnerable libming version.

  • Is CVE-2017-9989 specific to any operating system?

    Yes, CVE-2017-9989 has been noted specifically in Debian Linux version 7.0 when using libming 0.4.8.

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