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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2018-7873

There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the getString function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for INTEGER data. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack.

Vulnerability Description

There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the getString function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for INTEGER data. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack.

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

VendorProductVersions
LibmingLibming0.4.8
DebianDebian Linux7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-7873?

CVE-2018-7873 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the getString function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for INTEGER data. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack.

How severe is CVE-2018-7873?

CVE-2018-7873 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-2018-7873?

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