CVE-2025-29484: High severity libming vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2025

Updated

An out-of-memory error in the parseABCNSSETINFO function of libming v0.4.8 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) due to allocator exhaustion.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Libming Libming

Libming Libming=0.4.8

Event History

Mar 27, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Jan 22, 57223

Event

via FIRST·06:48 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-29484?

CVE-2025-29484 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause Denial of Service (DoS) through allocator exhaustion.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29484?

To address CVE-2025-29484, you should upgrade libming to the latest version that includes patches for the out-of-memory error.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2025-29484?

CVE-2025-29484 can be exploited through a Denial of Service attack, leading to application crashes and unavailability.

What is the impact of CVE-2025-29484 on affected software?

The impact of CVE-2025-29484 includes potential crashes and service interruptions in applications using libming v0.4.8.

Is CVE-2025-29484 common among libming users?

CVE-2025-29484 is a notable vulnerability that users of libming should be aware of, especially those running version 0.4.8.