CVE-2024-24148: High severity libming vulnerability
Published Feb 28, 2024
·Updated
A memory leak issue discovered in parseSWFFREECHARACTER in libming v0.4.8 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted SWF file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Libming Libming
Libming Libming=0.4.8
Event History
Feb 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
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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.
3
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.
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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.
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Which versions of libming are affected by CVE-2024-24148?
CVE-2024-24148 affects libming v0.4.8 and possibly earlier versions.