CVE-2021-44590: Medium severity libming vulnerability
Published Jan 6, 2022
·Updated
In libming 0.4.8, a memory exhaustion vulnerability exist in the function cws2fws in util/main.c. Remote attackers could launch denial of service attacks by submitting a crafted SWF file that exploits this vulnerability.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Libming Libming=0.4.8
Event History
Jan 6, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:30 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2021-44590?
CVE-2021-44590 is a memory exhaustion vulnerability in libming 0.4.8.
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How does CVE-2021-44590 affect libming?
CVE-2021-44590 affects libming 0.4.8, allowing remote attackers to launch denial of service attacks.
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How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-44590?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-44590 by submitting a crafted SWF file.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-44590?
CVE-2021-44590 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
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Is there a fix for CVE-2021-44590?
At the moment, no specific fix is provided for CVE-2021-44590. It is recommended to follow the official libming repository for any updates or patches.