CVE-2018-7874
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CVE-2018-7874 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An invalid memory address dereference was discovered in strlenext in util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An invalid memory address dereference was discovered in strlenext in util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8. 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=892260Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/115Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=892260Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/115Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7874?
An invalid memory address dereference was discovered in strlenext in util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-7874?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7874 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7874?
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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