8.8
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-20427: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Mon Dec 24 2018(Updated: )

libming 0.4.8 has a NULL pointer dereference in the getInt function of the decompile.c file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-9132.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libming Libming=0.4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-20427?

    CVE-2018-20427 is a vulnerability in libming 0.4.8 that allows for a NULL pointer dereference in the getInt function of the decompile.c file.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-20427?

    The severity of CVE-2018-20427 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.

  • How does CVE-2018-20427 impact libming 0.4.8?

    CVE-2018-20427 can result in a NULL pointer dereference in the getInt function of the decompile.c file in libming 0.4.8, leading to a possible crash or denial of service.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2018-20427?

    At this time, there is no known fix for CVE-2018-20427. It is recommended to update to a version of libming that is not affected by this vulnerability, if available.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20427?

    More information about CVE-2018-20427 can be found at the following reference link: [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/164).

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