CVE-2017-8782

Name: CVE-2017-8782
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-31T04:29:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8782 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The readString function in util/read.c and util/old/read.c in libming 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large file that is mishandled by listswf, listaction, etc. This occurs because of an integer overflow that leads to a memory allocation error.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The readString function in util/read.c and util/old/read.c in libming 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large file that is mishandled by listswf, listaction, etc. This occurs because of an integer overflow that leads to a memory allocation error.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libming	Libming	0.4.8

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/106Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98793Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/106Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98793Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8782?

How severe is CVE-2017-8782?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8782 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8782?

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Source: NVD / NIST