CVE-2025-29487: High severity libming vulnerability
Published Mar 27, 2025
·Updated
An out-of-memory error in the parseABCSTRINGINFO 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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-29487?
CVE-2025-29487 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to Denial of Service due to allocator exhaustion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-29487?
To fix CVE-2025-29487, update libming to version 0.4.9 or later where this issue has been addressed.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-29487?
CVE-2025-29487 is an out-of-memory error vulnerability in the libming library.
4
Which function is affected by CVE-2025-29487?
The parseABC_STRING_INFO function in libming is affected by CVE-2025-29487.
5
What impact does CVE-2025-29487 have on systems?
CVE-2025-29487 can lead to Denial of Service, causing services utilizing libming to become unavailable.