7.5
CWE
401
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-24148

First published: Wed Feb 28 2024(Updated: )

A memory leak issue discovered in parseSWF_FREECHARACTER in libming v0.4.8 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted SWF file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libming

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-24148?

    CVE-2024-24148 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a memory leak issue.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-24148?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-24148, update to the latest version of libming where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What impact does CVE-2024-24148 have on systems?

    CVE-2024-24148 can cause a denial of service by exploiting a memory leak in libming when processing crafted SWF files.

  • How is CVE-2024-24148 exploited?

    CVE-2024-24148 can be exploited by sending specially crafted SWF files to systems using vulnerable versions of libming.

  • Which versions of libming are affected by CVE-2024-24148?

    CVE-2024-24148 affects libming v0.4.8 and possibly earlier versions.

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