libming up to 0.4.8 SWF File util/decompile.c decompileIF use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in libming up to 0.4.8. This affects the function decompileIF of the file util/decompile.c of the component SWF File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-6359. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libming up to 0.4.8 (Programming Tool Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function decompileIF of the file util/decompile.c of the component SWF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The decompileIF function (util/decompile.c) in libming through 0.4.8 is vulnerable to a use-after-free, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file.

The bug was discovered 01/27/2018. The weakness was released 01/27/2018 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-6359 since 01/27/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 107277 (Debian DLA-1305-1 : 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. 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 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (107277) and SecurityFocus (BID 102856†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-102886, VDB-102887, VDB-104593 and VDB-104612. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 107277
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1305-1 : ming security update
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OpenVAS ID: 864834
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for ming FEDORA-2018-38a0e1e6f5
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Product: github.com

Advisory: 105
Researcher: gy741
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CVE: CVE-2018-6359 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-6359
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112516
SecurityFocus: 102856 - libming 'util/decompile.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2018 09:38
Updated: 02/02/2023 20:13
Changes: 01/28/2018 09:38 (75), 12/30/2019 10:05 (6), 02/01/2021 19:17 (3), 02/02/2023 20:05 (3), 02/02/2023 20:13 (1)
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