Description
The readString function in util/read.c and util/old/read.c in libming 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large file that is mishandled by listswf, listaction, etc. This occurs because of an integer overflow that leads to a memory allocation error.
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Remediation
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-980-1 | ming security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2017-17725 | The readString function in util/read.c and util/old/read.c in libming 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large file that is mishandled by listswf, listaction, etc. This occurs because of an integer overflow that leads to a memory allocation error. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T16:48:21.948Z
Reserved: 2017-05-04T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2017-8782
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Status : Modified
Published: 2017-05-31T04:29:00.227
Modified: 2026-05-13T00:24:29.033
Link: CVE-2017-8782
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
EUVD