CVE-2018-13251
First published: Thu Jul 05 2018(Updated: )
In libming 0.4.8, there is an excessive memory allocation attempt in the readBytes function of the util/read.c file, related to parseSWF_DEFINEBITSJPEG2. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted swf file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libming Libming | =0.4.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-13251?
CVE-2018-13251 is a vulnerability in libming 0.4.8 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted swf file.
How does CVE-2018-13251 impact the affected software?
CVE-2018-13251 can lead to excessive memory allocation attempts in the readBytes function, potentially causing a denial-of-service.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-13251?
CVE-2018-13251 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How can I check if I'm using libming 0.4.8?
To check if you are using libming 0.4.8, you can use the 'dpkg -l libming' command on Debian-based systems or 'rpm -qa | grep libming' on Red Hat-based systems.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13251?
To fix CVE-2018-13251, update libming to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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