libming 0.4.7 listswf read.c dumpBuffer SWF File null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in libming 0.4.7. This issue affects the function dumpBuffer of the file read.c of the component listswf. This manipulation as part of SWF File causes null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2016-9828. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in libming 0.4.7 (Programming Tool Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function dumpBuffer of the file read.c of the component listswf. The manipulation as part of a SWF File 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The dumpBuffer function in read.c in the listswf tool in libming 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted SWF file.

The bug was discovered 02/16/2017. The weakness was disclosed 02/17/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-9828 since 12/04/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, 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 94627†). The entries VDB-97056, VDB-97058, VDB-97059 and VDB-98445 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/01/2016 🔍
12/04/2016 +3 days 🔍
01/26/2017 +53 days 🔍
01/27/2017 +1 days 🔍
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08/15/2020 +1275 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

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

CVE: CVE-2016-9828 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9828
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97057
SecurityFocus: 94627 - libming 'read.c' Null Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9828 - libming - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2017 11:45
Updated: 08/15/2020 12:46
Changes: 02/17/2017 11:45 (74), 08/15/2020 12:46 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:D7C:103

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