Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-5251
In libming 0.4.8, there is an integer signedness error vulnerability (left shift of a negative value) in the readSBits function (util/read.c). Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2018-5251
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:libming:libming:0.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-5251
0.41%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 71 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-5251
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-5251
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When converting from one data type to another, such as long to integer, data can be omitted or translated in a way that produces unexpected values. If the resulting values are used in a sensitive context, then dangerous behaviors may occur.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-5251
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https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/97
left shift of a negative value in readSBits (util/read.c) · Issue #97 · libming/libming · GitHubExploit;Issue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-24
Ming: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201904-24) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00008.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1305-1] ming security updateThird Party Advisory
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