CVE-2018-8963: Use After Free
Published Mar 23, 2018
·Updated
In libming 0.4.8, the decompileGETVARIABLE 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
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What is CVE-2018-8963?
CVE-2018-8963 is a vulnerability in libming 0.4.8 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file.
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How severe is CVE-2018-8963?
CVE-2018-8963 has a severity score of 6.5 and is classified as medium.
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How does CVE-2018-8963 affect libming?
CVE-2018-8963 affects libming 0.4.8.
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How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2018-8963?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2018-8963 by leveraging the use-after-free vulnerability in the decompileGETVARIABLE function of decompile.c.
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Is there a fix for CVE-2018-8963?
There is no known fix for CVE-2018-8963 at the moment. It is recommended to update to a newer version of libming once a fix is available.