CVE-2018-5251

Name: CVE-2018-5251
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-05T20:29:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5251 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In libming 0.4.8, there is an integer signedness error vulnerability (left shift of a negative value) in the readSBits function (util/read.c). Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In libming 0.4.8, there is an integer signedness error vulnerability (left shift of a negative value) in the readSBits function (util/read.c). Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-681

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libming	Libming	0.4.8
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

References

https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/97Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-24Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/97Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-24Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5251?

How severe is CVE-2018-5251?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5251 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5251?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST