CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-7872: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Thu Mar 08 2018(Updated: )

An invalid memory address dereference was discovered in the function getName in libming 0.4.8 for CONSTANT16 data. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to denial of service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libming=0.4.8
Debian=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-7872?

    CVE-2018-7872 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-7872?

    To fix CVE-2018-7872, upgrade to a patched version of libming or apply any available security patches.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-7872 have on affected systems?

    CVE-2018-7872 can cause a segmentation fault, leading to application crashes and service disruption.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7872?

    CVE-2018-7872 specifically affects libming version 0.4.8.

  • Is CVE-2018-7872 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-7872 can potentially be exploited remotely if the application using libming is accessible over a network.

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