CVE-2019-9114 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in libming allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause 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-2019-9114?

CVE-2019-9114 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Feb 2019. 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

Ming (aka libming) 0.4.8 has an out of bounds write vulnerability in the function strcpyext() in the decompile.c file in libutil.a.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9114?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Libming Ming.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9114?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9114 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-2019-9114 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9114 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-97jf-qw7w-788q, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-9114.

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