CVE-2018-6315

Name: CVE-2018-6315
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-25T22:29:00.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6315 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The outputSWF_TEXT_RECORD function (util/outputscript.c) in libming through 0.4.8 is vulnerable to an integer overflow and resultant out-of-bounds read, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file.. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The outputSWF_TEXT_RECORD function (util/outputscript.c) in libming through 0.4.8 is vulnerable to an integer overflow and resultant out-of-bounds read, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.54%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libming	Libming	<= 0.4.8
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102828Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/101Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third 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
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102828Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/101Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third 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: Jan 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6315?

How severe is CVE-2018-6315?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6315 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6315?

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