CVE-2017-8782 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service in libming via a large file triggering an integer overflow and memory allocation error.
- 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-2017-8782?
CVE-2017-8782 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libming Libming, published on 31 May 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 readString function in util/read.c and util/old/read.c in libming 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large file that is mishandled by listswf, listaction, etc. This occurs because of an integer overflow that leads to a memory allocation error.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8782?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libming Libming.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8782?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2017-8782 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8782 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libming Libming
Sources
Also known as DLA-980-1, GHSA-jwgp-cvvq-j389, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-8782.