CVE-2017-16883 Null dereference in n/a
Attackers can cause a denial of service in applications using libming by providing a crafted SWF file that triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-16883?
CVE-2017-16883 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libming Libming, published on 18 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The outputSWF_TEXT_RECORD function in util/outputscript.c in libming <= 0.4.8 is vulnerable to a NULL pointer dereference, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16883?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libming Libming.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16883?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-16883 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16883 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libming Libming
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g7gx-gfg4-px99, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-16883.