VDB-111496 · CVE-2018-5294 · Nessus 120460

libming 0.4.8 SWF File util/read.c readUInt32 integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in libming 0.4.8. Affected by this vulnerability is the function readUInt32 of the file util/read.c of the component SWF File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer overflow. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-5294. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in libming 0.4.8 (Programming Tool Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function readUInt32 of the file util/read.c of the component SWF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In libming 0.4.8, there is an integer overflow (caused by an out-of-range left shift) in the readUInt32 function (util/read.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted swf file.

The bug was discovered 01/08/2018. The weakness was released 01/08/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-5294 since 01/08/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, 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). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-102886, VDB-102887, VDB-104593 and VDB-104612. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Tool Software

Name

libming

Version

0.4.8

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://github.com/libming/libming/

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / 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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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01/03/2019 +279 days 🔍
01/20/2023 +1478 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

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

CVE: CVE-2018-5294 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5294
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111496
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/08/2018 15:27
Updated: 01/20/2023 11:34
Changes: 01/08/2018 15:27 (65), 12/20/2019 15:21 (11), 01/20/2023 11:19 (4), 01/20/2023 11:27 (1), 01/20/2023 11:34 (1)
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