CVE-2018-7873: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Mar 08 2018(Updated: )
There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the getString function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for INTEGER data. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libming | =0.4.8 | |
| Debian | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=892260
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/111
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00017.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/47KZ5RYWQMBN5DVDITBVRDNDCSFNBJ3V/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CQNIJH5EQV2D6KEFGY2467ZS4I7TZLXP/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LBFCINUX3XXAPPH77OH6NKACBPFBQXXW/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/47KZ5RYWQMBN5DVDITBVRDNDCSFNBJ3V/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LBFCINUX3XXAPPH77OH6NKACBPFBQXXW/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CQNIJH5EQV2D6KEFGY2467ZS4I7TZLXP/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7873?
CVE-2018-7873 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7873?
To fix CVE-2018-7873, upgrade to the latest version of libming that has addressed this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-7873?
CVE-2018-7873 affects libming version 0.4.8 and Debian GNU/Linux version 7.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7873?
CVE-2018-7873 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What could exploit CVE-2018-7873 lead to?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-7873 could lead to a denial of service condition.
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