CVE-2017-8782 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The readString function in util/read.c and util/old/read.c in libming 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large file that is mishandled by listswf, listaction, etc. This occurs because of an integer overflow that leads to a memory allocation error.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libming	Libming	0.4.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-190

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/106ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98793Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/106ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98793Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8782?

CVE-2017-8782 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The readString function in util/read.c and util/old/read.c in libming 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large file that is mishandled by listswf, listaction, etc. This o...

How severe is CVE-2017-8782?

CVE-2017-8782 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8782?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libming Libming.