CVE-2018-7874: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Mar 08 2018(Updated: )
An invalid memory address dereference was discovered in strlenext in util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libming Libming | =0.4.8 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7874 vulnerability?
CVE-2018-7874 is an invalid memory address dereference vulnerability in libming 0.4.8 that can lead to denial of service.
How does the CVE-2018-7874 vulnerability affect the software?
The CVE-2018-7874 vulnerability affects libming 0.4.8 and Debian Linux 7.0, causing a segmentation fault and application crash.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7874?
CVE-2018-7874 has a severity rating of medium (6.5).
How can I fix the CVE-2018-7874 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2018-7874 vulnerability, it is recommended to update to a patched version of libming.
Where can I find more information about the CVE-2018-7874 vulnerability?
You can find more information about the CVE-2018-7874 vulnerability in the references provided: [link 1](https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=892260) and [link 2](https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/115).
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