8.8
CWE
120 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-36239: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jun 22 2023(Updated: )

libming listswf 0.4.7 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the parseSWF_DEFINEFONTINFO() function at parser.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libming Ming=0.4.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-36239?

    CVE-2023-36239 is a vulnerability discovered in libming listswf 0.4.7, which allows for a buffer overflow in the parseSWF_DEFINEFONTINFO() function in parser.c.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-36239?

    The severity of CVE-2023-36239 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

  • How does CVE-2023-36239 affect the Libming software?

    CVE-2023-36239 affects the Libming software version 0.4.7.

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-36239?

    CVE-2023-36239 is associated with CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) and CWE-120 (Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input).

  • Is there any reference or additional information available for CVE-2023-36239?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-36239 at the following reference: https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/273

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