CVE-2023-40781 Memory corruption in n/a
A remote attacker can cause a denial of service in the Libming library by submitting a crafted .swf file to the makeswf function.
- 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-2023-40781?
CVE-2023-40781 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libming Libming, published on 28 Aug 2023. 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
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Libming Libming v.0.4.8 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted .swf file to the makeswf function.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40781?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libming Libming.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40781?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40781 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-2023-40781 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40781 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Libming Libming
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g5j4-g5m4-mp9c, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-40781.