VDB-117664 · CVE-2018-11017 · GCVE-0-2018-11017

libming up to 0.4.8 decompile.c newVar_N memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in libming up to 0.4.8. This affects the function newVar_N of the file decompile.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-11017. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libming up to 0.4.8 (Programming Tool Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function newVar_N of the file decompile.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The newVar_N function in decompile.c in libming through 0.4.8 mishandles cases where the header indicates a file size greater than the actual size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation fault and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

The bug was discovered 05/12/2018. The weakness was shared 05/13/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at docs.google.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-11017 since 05/13/2018. 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.

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

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Productinfo

Type

Programming Tool Software

Name

libming

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/12/2018 🔍
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05/13/2018 +0 days 🔍
05/14/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/04/2020 +631 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: docs.google.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-11017 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11017
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117664

Entryinfo

Created: 05/14/2018 08:26
Updated: 02/04/2020 19:55
Changes: 05/14/2018 08:26 (58), 02/04/2020 19:55 (1)
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