8.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-7871

First published: Thu Mar 08 2018(Updated: )

There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the getName function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for CONSTANT16 data. A crafted input will lead to a denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libming=0.4.8
Debian Linux=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-7871?

    CVE-2018-7871 has been classified with a severity that may lead to denial of service and other unspecified impacts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-7871?

    To fix CVE-2018-7871, it is recommended to update libming to version 0.4.9 or later.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-7871?

    CVE-2018-7871 can cause a heap-based buffer over-read leading to a denial of service.

  • Which versions of libming are affected by CVE-2018-7871?

    CVE-2018-7871 specifically affects libming version 0.4.8.

  • Does CVE-2018-7871 affect any other software apart from libming?

    Yes, CVE-2018-7871 is also reported to affect Debian GNU/Linux version 7.0.

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