CVE-2018-15871: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Aug 25 2018(Updated: )
An invalid memory address dereference was discovered in decompileSingleArgBuiltInFunctionCall in libming 0.4.8 before 2018-03-12. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to denial of service.
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-2018-15871?
CVE-2018-15871 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by triggering a segmentation fault and application crash in libming 0.4.8.
How severe is CVE-2018-15871?
CVE-2018-15871 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-15871?
The affected software for CVE-2018-15871 is Libming version 0.4.8.
How can I fix CVE-2018-15871?
To fix CVE-2018-15871, update to a version of libming that is later than 0.4.8.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-15871?
More information about CVE-2018-15871 can be found at the following reference: https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/123
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