8.8
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-20429: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Mon Dec 24 2018(Updated: )

libming 0.4.8 has a NULL pointer dereference in the getName function of the decompile.c file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-7872 and CVE-2018-9165.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libming Libming=0.4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-20429?

    CVE-2018-20429 is a vulnerability in libming 0.4.8 that results in a NULL pointer dereference in the getName function of the decompile.c file.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-20429?

    The severity of CVE-2018-20429 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2018-20429?

    The libming version 0.4.8 is affected by CVE-2018-20429.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-20429?

    There is currently no official fix or patch available for CVE-2018-20429. It is recommended to update to a newer version of libming when it becomes available.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20429?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-20429 on the GitHub issue page: https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/160.

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