CVE-2018-8807: Use After Free

Published Mar 20, 2018
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Updated

In libming 0.4.8, these is a use-after-free in the function decompileCALLFUNCTION of decompile.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Libming Libming=0.4.8

Event History

Mar 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-8807?

CVE-2018-8807 is a vulnerability in libming 0.4.8 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-8807?

CVE-2018-8807 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

3

Which software version is affected by CVE-2018-8807?

CVE-2018-8807 affects libming version 0.4.8.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-8807?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-8807 by leveraging a use-after-free vulnerability in libming's decompileCALLFUNCTION function.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-8807?

It is recommended to upgrade to a version of libming that does not contain the vulnerability (0.4.9 or later).

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