CVE-2016-9831 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in libming via crafted SWF files, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- 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-2016-9831?
CVE-2016-9831 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_RGBA 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-2016-9831?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libming Libming.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9831?
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-2016-9831 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9831 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libming Libming
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f84h-x7hf-mfvp, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-9831.