CVE-2018-7868: Medium severity Libming Libming vulnerability
Published Mar 8, 2018
·Updated
There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the getName function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for CONSTANT8 data. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Libming Libming=0.4.8
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Event History
Mar 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7868?
CVE-2018-7868 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-7868?
To fix CVE-2018-7868, upgrade libming to version 0.4.9 or later.
3
What software is impacted by CVE-2018-7868?
CVE-2018-7868 affects libming version 0.4.8 and Debian Linux version 7.0.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7868?
CVE-2018-7868 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2018-7868 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-7868 can be exploited remotely through crafted inputs.