Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the parseSWF_RGBA function in parser.c in the listswf tool in libming 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted SWF file.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libming | Libming | <= 0.4.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/6ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94767
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libming-listswf-heap-based-buffer-overflExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/6ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94767
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libming-listswf-heap-based-buffer-overflExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9831?
CVE-2016-9831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the parseSWF_RGBA function in parser.c in the listswf tool in libming 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted SWF file.
How severe is CVE-2016-9831?
CVE-2016-9831 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libming Libming.