CVE-2018-7869: High severity Libming Libming vulnerability
Published Mar 8, 2018
·Updated
There is a memory leak triggered in the function dcinit of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8, which 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-2018-7869?
CVE-2018-7869 has a severity rating that suggests it can lead to a denial of service due to a memory leak.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-7869?
To fix CVE-2018-7869, you should upgrade to a version of libming later than 0.4.8 where the vulnerability is addressed.
3
What versions of libming are affected by CVE-2018-7869?
CVE-2018-7869 affects libming version 0.4.8 specifically.
4
Can CVE-2018-7869 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-7869 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to cause a denial of service.
5
What impact does CVE-2018-7869 have on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2018-7869 is a denial of service, leading to system instability or crashes.