libming 0.4.8 util/parser.c parseSWF_ACTIONRECORD resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in libming 0.4.8 and classified as problematic. This impacts the function parseSWF_ACTIONRECORD of the file util/parser.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-7876. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libming 0.4.8 (Programming Tool Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function parseSWF_ACTIONRECORD of the file util/parser.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In libming 0.4.8, a memory exhaustion vulnerability was found in the function parseSWF_ACTIONRECORD in util/parser.c, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 03/07/2018. The weakness was shared 03/08/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at bugs.debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-7876 since 03/08/2018. 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 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). The entries VDB-114234, VDB-114235, VDB-114236 and VDB-114237 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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05/25/2018 +77 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DLA 1386-1
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-7876 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-7876
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114244
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2018 07:47
Updated: 02/17/2023 16:39
Changes: 03/09/2018 07:47 (71), 01/11/2020 16:37 (3), 02/17/2023 16:39 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:B19:103

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