libming 0.4.8 Double Data util/decompile.c getString memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in libming 0.4.8. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function getString of the file util/decompile.c of the component Double Data Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-7877. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libming 0.4.8 (Programming Tool Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function getString of the file util/decompile.c of the component Double Data Handler. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the getString function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for DOUBLE data. A Crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack.

The bug was discovered 03/07/2018. The weakness was published 03/08/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at bugs.debian.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-7877 since 03/08/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, 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.

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

Similar entries are available at VDB-114244, VDB-114234, VDB-114235 and VDB-114236. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 110
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-7877 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-7877
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114245
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2018 09:16
Updated: 02/17/2023 16:47
Changes: 03/09/2018 09:16 (59), 01/11/2020 16:43 (1), 02/17/2023 16:47 (3)
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