8.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-11017: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun May 13 2018(Updated: )

The newVar_N function in decompile.c in libming through 0.4.8 mishandles cases where the header indicates a file size greater than the actual size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation fault and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libming Libming<=0.4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-11017.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-11017?

    The severity of CVE-2018-11017 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

  • What is the affected software of CVE-2018-11017?

    The affected software of CVE-2018-11017 is Libming version 0.4.8.

  • How does CVE-2018-11017 impact the system?

    CVE-2018-11017 can cause a denial of service (Segmentation fault and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-11017?

    There may be fixes or patches available for CVE-2018-11017, it is recommended to refer to the vendor's documentation or support for more information.

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