libming 0.4.8 decompile.c decompileGETVARIABLE SWF File use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in libming 0.4.8 and classified as problematic. Affected is the function decompileGETVARIABLE of the file decompile.c. The manipulation as part of SWF File leads to use after free. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-8963. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libming 0.4.8 (Programming Tool Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function decompileGETVARIABLE of the file decompile.c. The manipulation as part of a SWF File leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In libming 0.4.8, the decompileGETVARIABLE 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 released 03/23/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-8963 since 03/23/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability 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.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-114969, VDB-114970 and VDB-114972. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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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-2018-8963 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-8963
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114971
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2018 08:48
Updated: 02/24/2023 07:11
Changes: 03/24/2018 08:48 (59), 01/16/2020 10:35 (1), 02/24/2023 07:11 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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