7.8
CWE
401
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-31240

First published: Tue May 09 2023(Updated: )

An issue found in libming v.0.4.8 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the parseSWF_IMPORTASSETS function in the parser.c file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2021-31240.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-31240?

    The severity of CVE-2021-31240 is high (CVSS score 7.8).

  • How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2021-31240?

    A local attacker can exploit CVE-2021-31240 by executing arbitrary code using the parseSWF_IMPORTASSETS function in the parser.c file of libming v.0.4.8.

  • Which version of libming is affected by CVE-2021-31240?

    The version affected by CVE-2021-31240 is libming v.0.4.8.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-31240?

    There is no specific fix available for CVE-2021-31240. It is recommended to update to a patched version of libming or implement relevant mitigations provided by the software vendor.

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