CVE-2018-7876

Name: CVE-2018-7876
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-08T18:29:02.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7876 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In libming 0.4.8, a memory exhaustion vulnerability was found in the function parseSWF_ACTIONRECORD in util/parser.c, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In libming 0.4.8, a memory exhaustion vulnerability was found in the function parseSWF_ACTIONRECORD in util/parser.c, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

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, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/109Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/47KZ5RYWQMBN5DVDITBVRDNDCSFNBJ3V/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CQNIJH5EQV2D6KEFGY2467ZS4I7TZLXP/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LBFCINUX3XXAPPH77OH6NKACBPFBQXXW/
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=892260Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/109Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/47KZ5RYWQMBN5DVDITBVRDNDCSFNBJ3V/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CQNIJH5EQV2D6KEFGY2467ZS4I7TZLXP/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LBFCINUX3XXAPPH77OH6NKACBPFBQXXW/

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7876?

In libming 0.4.8, a memory exhaustion vulnerability was found in the function parseSWF_ACTIONRECORD in util/parser.c, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2018-7876?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7876 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7876?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-7876?

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Source: NVD / NIST