libming 0.4.7 listswf outputtxt.c _iprintf SWF File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in libming 0.4.7. This vulnerability affects the function _iprintf of the file outputtxt.c of the component listswf. The manipulation as part of SWF File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-9827. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in libming 0.4.7 (Programming Tool Software). Affected is the function _iprintf of the file outputtxt.c of the component listswf. The manipulation as part of a SWF File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The _iprintf function in outputtxt.c in the listswf tool in libming 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted SWF file.

The bug was discovered 02/16/2017. The weakness was released 02/17/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-9827 since 12/04/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96814 (Debian DLA-799-1 : 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 276588 (Fedora Security Update for ming (FEDORA-2017-d43d46f1ca)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (96814) and SecurityFocus (BID 95086†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-97057, VDB-97058, VDB-97059 and VDB-98445. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 96814
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-799-1 : ming security update
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for ming FEDORA-2017-ed6b6a1d7a
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-9827 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9827
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97056
SecurityFocus: 95086 - libming CVE-2016-9827 Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9827 - libming - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2017 11:45
Updated: 08/15/2020 12:43
Changes: 02/17/2017 11:45 (74), 08/15/2020 12:43 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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