Vulnerability Description
There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the getName function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for CONSTANT16 data. A crafted input will lead to a denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libming | Libming | 0.4.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=892260Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/120ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=892260Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/120ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-7871?
CVE-2018-7871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the getName function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for CONSTANT16 data. A crafted input will lead to a denial of service or possibly unspecified other ...
How severe is CVE-2018-7871?
CVE-2018-7871 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-7871?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libming Libming, Debian Debian Linux.