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.
                
            References
                    | Link | Resource | 
|---|---|
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/106 | Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory | 
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98793 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/106 | Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory | 
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98793 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
Configurations
                    History
                    21 Nov 2024, 03:34
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added | 
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/106 - Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98793 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | 
Information
                Published : 2017-05-31 04:29
Updated : 2025-04-20 01:37
NVD link : CVE-2017-8782
Mitre link : CVE-2017-8782
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-8782
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Products Affected
                libming
- libming
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-190
                        
            Integer Overflow or Wraparound
