CVE-2018-20591 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in libming allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted input.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-20591?
CVE-2018-20591 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libming Libming, published on 30 Dec 2018. 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
A heap-based buffer over-read was discovered in decompileJUMP function in util/decompile.c of libming v0.4.8. A crafted input can cause segmentation faults, leading to denial-of-service, as demonstrated by swftocxx.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20591?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libming Libming.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20591?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20591 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-20591 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20591 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libming Libming
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h27r-xjf3-47jx, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-20591.