libming 0.4.8 SWF File decompile.c getInt null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in libming 0.4.8 and classified as problematic. Affected is the function getInt of the file decompile.c of the component SWF File Handler. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-9132. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libming 0.4.8 (Programming Tool Software). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getInt of the file decompile.c of the component SWF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

libming 0.4.8 has a NULL pointer dereference in the getInt function of the decompile.c file. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file.

The bug was discovered 03/29/2018. The weakness was shared 03/30/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-9132 since 03/30/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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. 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 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (110162). The entries VDB-114244, VDB-114234, VDB-114241 and VDB-115011 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / 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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03/31/2018 +1 days 🔍
05/25/2018 +55 days 🔍
05/29/2018 +4 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 133
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-9132 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9132
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115279
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/31/2018 17:17
Updated: 02/24/2023 17:18
Changes: 03/31/2018 17:17 (72), 01/18/2020 15:27 (3), 02/24/2023 17:10 (4), 02/24/2023 17:18 (1)
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