Vulnerability Description
A heap-based buffer over-read was discovered in decompileJUMP function in util/decompile.c of libming v0.4.8. A crafted input can cause segmentation faults, leading to denial-of-service, as demonstrated by swftocxx.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libming | Libming | 0.4.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/168ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/168ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20591?
CVE-2018-20591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A heap-based buffer over-read was discovered in decompileJUMP function in util/decompile.c of libming v0.4.8. A crafted input can cause segmentation faults, leading to denial-of-service, as demonstrat...
How severe is CVE-2018-20591?
CVE-2018-20591 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-2018-20591?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libming Libming.