Vulnerability Description
The readEncUInt30 function in util/read.c in libming 0.4.8 mishandles memory allocation. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) attack against parser.c.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libming | Libming | 0.4.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/85ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00022.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-24Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/85ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00022.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-24Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9988?
CVE-2017-9988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The readEncUInt30 function in util/read.c in libming 0.4.8 mishandles memory allocation. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) attack against parser.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-9988?
CVE-2017-9988 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-2017-9988?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libming Libming, Debian Debian Linux.