libming 0.4.8 Integer Data util/decompile.c getString memory corruption
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A vulnerability has been found in libming 0.4.8 (Programming Tool Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getString
of the file util/decompile.c of the component Integer Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the getString function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for INTEGER data. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack.
The bug was discovered 03/07/2018. The weakness was released 03/08/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at bugs.debian.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-7873 since 03/08/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 110162 (Debian DLA-1386-1 : ming security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (110162). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 114244, 114234, 114235 and 114236.
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CPE 2.3
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 110162
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1386-1 : ming security update
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OpenVAS ID: 65387
OpenVAS Name: Debian LTS Advisory ([SECURITY] [DLA 1386-1] ming security update)
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Advisory: 111Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2018-7873 (🔍)
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Entry
Created: 03/09/2018 09:14Updated: 02/17/2023 16:10
Changes: 03/09/2018 09:14 (72), 01/11/2020 16:15 (3), 02/17/2023 16:04 (4), 02/17/2023 16:10 (1)
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