CVE-2018-8964: Use After Free
First published: Fri Mar 23 2018(Updated: )
In libming 0.4.8, the decompileDELETE 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libming Libming | =0.4.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-8964.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-8964?
CVE-2018-8964 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
What is the affected software version for CVE-2018-8964?
The affected software version for CVE-2018-8964 is libming 0.4.8.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2018-8964?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2018-8964 by leveraging the use-after-free vulnerability in the decompileDELETE function of decompile.c in libming 0.4.8.
How can CVE-2018-8964 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8964, it is recommended to update to a version of libming that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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