Ming 0.4.8 util/parser.c parseSWF_SHAPEWITHSTYLE memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Ming 0.4.8. The affected element is the function parseSWF_SHAPEWITHSTYLE of the file util/parser.c. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-11705. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in Ming 0.4.8 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function parseSWF_SHAPEWITHSTYLE of the file util/parser.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

A memory leak was found in the function parseSWF_SHAPEWITHSTYLE in util/parser.c in Ming 0.4.8, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 06/07/2017. The weakness was shared 07/28/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at somevulnsofadlab.blogspot.jp. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-11705 since 07/27/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 51 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 261313 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-11705), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (261313). The entries VDB-104593 and VDB-104592 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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• 0.4.8

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