libming 0.4.8 SWF File util/read.c readSBits Negative Value numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in libming 0.4.8. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts the function readSBits of the file util/read.c of the component SWF File Handler. Performing a manipulation as part of Negative Value results in numeric error. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-5251. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libming 0.4.8 (Programming Tool Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function readSBits of the file util/read.c of the component SWF File Handler. The manipulation as part of a Negative Value leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In libming 0.4.8, there is an integer signedness error vulnerability (left shift of a negative value) in the readSBits function (util/read.c). Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file.

The bug was discovered 01/05/2018. The weakness was disclosed 01/05/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-5251 since 01/05/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 120460 (Fedora 28 : ming (2018-5f31e1002a)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 277251 (Fedora Security Update for ming (FEDORA-2018-38a0e1e6f5)).

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 (120460). The entries VDB-102886, VDB-102887, VDB-104593 and VDB-104612 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 120460
Nessus Name: Fedora 28 : ming (2018-5f31e1002a)
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OpenVAS ID: 864834
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for ming FEDORA-2018-38a0e1e6f5
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: FEDORA-2018-5f31e1002a
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-5251 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5251
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111417
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/06/2018 17:17
Updated: 01/20/2023 10:18
Changes: 01/06/2018 17:17 (66), 12/19/2019 21:35 (11), 01/20/2023 10:07 (4), 01/20/2023 10:12 (1), 01/20/2023 10:18 (1)
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