CVE-2018-20428

Name: CVE-2018-20428
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-24T05:29:01.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20428 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libming 0.4.8 has a NULL pointer dereference in the strlenext function of the decompile.c file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-7874.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libming 0.4.8 has a NULL pointer dereference in the strlenext function of the decompile.c file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-7874.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libming	Libming	0.4.8

References

https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/161Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/161Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20428?

libming 0.4.8 has a NULL pointer dereference in the strlenext function of the decompile.c file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-7874.

How severe is CVE-2018-20428?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20428 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20428?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-20428?

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Source: NVD / NIST