CVE-2018-7877: 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 DOUBLE data. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack.
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 the severity of CVE-2018-7877?
The severity of CVE-2018-7877 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
What is the affected software of CVE-2018-7877?
The affected software of CVE-2018-7877 is Libming version 0.4.8 and Debian Linux version 7.0.
What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2018-7877?
The vulnerability type of CVE-2018-7877 is a heap-based buffer overflow.
How can CVE-2018-7877 be exploited?
CVE-2018-7877 can be exploited by providing a crafted input to the getString function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for DOUBLE data.
Are there any known fixes for CVE-2018-7877?
There are no known fixes for CVE-2018-7877 at this time.
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