CVE-2019-16705
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.69%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16705 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Ming (aka libming) 0.4.8 has an out of bounds read vulnerability in the function OpCode() in the decompile.c file in libutil.a.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Ming (aka libming) 0.4.8 has an out of bounds read vulnerability in the function OpCode() in the decompile.c file in libutil.a.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libming | Libming | 0.4.8 |
References
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/178Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/178Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16705?
Ming (aka libming) 0.4.8 has an out of bounds read vulnerability in the function OpCode() in the decompile.c file in libutil.a.
How severe is CVE-2019-16705?
CVE-2019-16705 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16705?
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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