CVE-2018-8964: Use After Free

Published Mar 23, 2018
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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.

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

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-8964.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-8964?

CVE-2018-8964 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

3

What is the affected software version for CVE-2018-8964?

The affected software version for CVE-2018-8964 is libming 0.4.8.

4

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.

5

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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