CVE-2018-7872
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CVE-2018-7872 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An invalid memory address dereference was discovered in the function getName in libming 0.4.8 for CONSTANT16 data. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An invalid memory address dereference was discovered in the function getName in libming 0.4.8 for CONSTANT16 data. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to denial of service.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libming | Libming | 0.4.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=892260Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/114Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=892260Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/114Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7872?
An invalid memory address dereference was discovered in the function getName in libming 0.4.8 for CONSTANT16 data. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-7872?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7872 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7872?
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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