CVE-2016-9829 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in libming allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted SWF file.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2016-9829?

CVE-2016-9829 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libming Libming, published on 16 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the parseSWF_DEFINEFONT function in parser.c in the listswf tool in libming 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted SWF file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9829?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Libming Libming.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9829?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-9829 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9829 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Libming Libming vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9869-4626-rpqg, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-9829.

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