CVE-2021-31240 Memory corruption in n/a
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code via a memory corruption vulnerability in the libming library's SWF parser.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-31240?
CVE-2021-31240 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libming Libming, published on 9 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue found in libming v.0.4.8 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the parseSWF_IMPORTASSETS function in the parser.c file.
Weakness: CWE-401
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-31240?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libming Libming.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31240?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-31240 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-2021-31240 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-31240 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Libming Libming
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6cf7-f54v-7vjm, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-31240.