CVE-2018-8961: Use After Free

Published Mar 23, 2018

Updated

In libming 0.4.8, the decompilePUSHPARAM function of decompile.c has a use-after-free. 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 23, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·09:29 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8961?

CVE-2018-8961 is a vulnerability in libming 0.4.8 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8961?

CVE-2018-8961 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is classified as medium.

How does CVE-2018-8961 affect libming?

CVE-2018-8961 affects libming 0.4.8, specifically the decompilePUSHPARAM function of decompile.c.

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2018-8961?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2018-8961 by leveraging the use-after-free vulnerability in the decompilePUSHPARAM function of libming 0.4.8.

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-8961?

At the moment, there is no known fix for CVE-2018-8961. It is recommended to update to a newer version of libming if available or take necessary mitigation measures.