CVE-2018-5294
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CVE-2018-5294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In libming 0.4.8, there is an integer overflow (caused by an out-of-range left shift) in the readUInt32 function (util/read.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted swf file.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In libming 0.4.8, there is an integer overflow (caused by an out-of-range left shift) in the readUInt32 function (util/read.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted swf file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libming | Libming | 0.4.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
References
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/98Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-24Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/98Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-24Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5294?
In libming 0.4.8, there is an integer overflow (caused by an out-of-range left shift) in the readUInt32 function (util/read.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted swf file.
How severe is CVE-2018-5294?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5294 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5294?
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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