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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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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