libming 0.4.8 decompile.c decompileSingleArgBuiltInFunctionCall SWF File use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in libming 0.4.8. This impacts the function decompileSingleArgBuiltInFunctionCall of the file decompile.c. Executing a manipulation as part of SWF File can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-8962. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in libming 0.4.8 (Programming Tool Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function decompileSingleArgBuiltInFunctionCall of the file decompile.c. The manipulation as part of a SWF File 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:

In libming 0.4.8, the decompileSingleArgBuiltInFunctionCall function of decompile.c has a use-after-free. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file.

The bug was discovered 03/22/2018. The weakness was published 03/23/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-8962 since 03/23/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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-114969, VDB-114971 and VDB-114972. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

03/22/2018 🔍
03/23/2018 +1 days 🔍
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03/24/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/24/2023 +1798 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 130
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-8962 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-8962
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114970
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2018 08:48
Updated: 02/24/2023 07:00
Changes: 03/24/2018 08:48 (59), 01/16/2020 10:28 (1), 02/24/2023 07:00 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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