CVE-2016-9829

Name: CVE-2016-9829
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-17T02:59:14.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9829 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the parseSWF_DEFINEFONT function in parser.c in the listswf tool in libming 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted SWF file.. EPSS estimates a 2.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the parseSWF_DEFINEFONT function in parser.c in the listswf tool in libming 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted SWF file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.13%

79.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libming	Libming	<= 0.4.7

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95133
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libming-listswf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-parseswf_definefont-parser-c/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95133
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libming-listswf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-parseswf_definefont-parser-c/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9829?

Heap-based buffer overflow in the parseSWF_DEFINEFONT function in parser.c in the listswf tool in libming 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted SWF file.

How severe is CVE-2016-9829?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9829 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9829?

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Source: NVD / NIST