CVE-2017-16898
The printMP3Headers function in util/listmp3.c in libming v0.4.8 or earlier is vulnerable to a...
The printMP3Headers function in util/listmp3.c in libming v0.4.8 or earlier is vulnerable to a global buffer overflow, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-9264.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- Required
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
5.5
The printMP3Headers function in util/listmp3.c in libming v0.4.8 or earlier is vulnerable to a global buffer overflow, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-9264.
- Record
CVE-2017-16898- CVSS 3.0
- 5.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 4.3 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The printMP3Headers function in util/listmp3.c in libming v0.4.8 or earlier is vulnerable to a global buffer overflow, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-9264.
- Record
CVE-2017-16898- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2017-8068 No score
The printMP3Headers function in util/listmp3.c in libming v0.4.8 or earlier is vulnerable to a global buffer overflow, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-9264.
- Record
EUVD-2017-8068- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-7qgm-mc5w-8x5x
5.5
The printMP3Headers function in util/listmp3.c in libming v0.4.8 or earlier is vulnerable to a...
The printMP3Headers function in util/listmp3.c in libming v0.4.8 or earlier is vulnerable to a global buffer overflow, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-9264.
- Record
GHSA-7qgm-mc5w-8x5x- CVSS 3.0
- 5.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
5.5
The printMP3Headers function in util/listmp3.c in libming v0.4.8 or earlier is vulnerable to a global buffer overflow, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-9264.
- Record
CVE-2017-16898- CVSS 3.0
- 5.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2017-16898
5.5
The printMP3Headers function in util/listmp3.c in libming v0.4.8 or earlier is vulnerable to a global buffer overflow, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-9264.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2017-16898- CVSS 3.0
- 5.5 Medium
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2018-0212 No score
Updated ming packages fix security vulnerabilities
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. (CVE-2017-8782)
The readEncUInt30 function in util/read.c in libming 0.4.8 mishandles memory allocation. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) attack against parser.c. (CVE-2017-9988)
util/outputtxt.c in libming 0.4.8 mishandles memory allocation. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) attack. (CVE-2017-9989)
A heap-based buffer over-read was found in the function decompileIF in util/decompile.c in Ming 0.4.8, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file. (CVE-2017-11704)
A heap-based buffer over-read was found in the function OpCode (called from decompileSETMEMBER) in util/decompile.c in Ming 0.4.8, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file. (CVE-2017-11728)
A heap-based buffer over-read was found in the function OpCode (called from decompileINCR_DECR line 1440) in util/decompile.c in Ming 0.4.8, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file. (CVE-2017-11729)
A heap-based buffer over-read was found in the function OpCode (called from decompileINCR_DECR line 1474) in util/decompile.c in Ming 0.4.8, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file. (CVE-2017-11730)
An invalid memory read vulnerability was found in the function OpCode (called from isLogicalOp and decompileIF) in util/decompile.c in Ming 0.4.8, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file. (CVE-2017-11731)
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the function dcputs (called from decompileIMPLEMENTS) in util/decompile.c in Ming 0.4.8, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file. (CVE-2017-11732)
A null pointer dereference vulnerability was found in the function stackswap (called from decompileSTACKSWAP) in util/decompile.c in Ming 0.4.8, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file. (CVE-2017-11733)
A heap-based buffer over-read was found in the function decompileCALLFUNCTION in util/decompile.c in Ming 0.4.8, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file. (CVE-2017-11734)
The outputSWF_TEXT_RECORD function in util/outputscript.c in libming <= 0.4.8 is vulnerable to a NULL pointer dereference, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file. (CVE-2017-16883)
The printMP3Headers function in util/listmp3.c in libming v0.4.8 or earlier is vulnerable to a global buffer overflow, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-9264. (CVE-2017-16898)
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. (CVE-2018-5251)
In libming 0.4.8, there is an integer overflow (caused by an out-of-range left shift) in the readUInt32 function (util/read.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted swf file. (CVE-2018-5294)
The outputSWF_TEXT_RECORD function (util/outputscript.c) in libming through 0.4.8 is vulnerable to an integer overflow and resultant out-of-bounds read, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file. (CVE-2018-6315)
The decompileIF function (util/decompile.c) in libming through 0.4.8 is vulnerable to a use-after-free, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file. (CVE-2018-6359)
- Record
MGASA-2018-0212- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
mingDebian:7 |
before 1:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u6, plus listed versions 1:0.4.4-1.11:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u11:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u21:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u31:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u41:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u5 |
1:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u6 |
mingMageia:6 |
before 0.4.5-14.1.mga6 | 0.4.5-14.1.mga6 |
mingUbuntu:16.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 1:0.4.5-1.2ubuntu21:0.4.5-1.2ubuntu51:0.4.5-1.2ubuntu61:0.4.5-1.2ubuntu7 |
None known |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2017-16898 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.5) in Libming, published November 20, 2017. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.81%, the 57th percentile. Fixed in ming 1:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u6.
References
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00014.html
github.com/libming/libming/issues/75
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16898
github.com/advisories/GHSA-7qgm-mc5w-8x5x
advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2018-0212.html
bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=22815
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-16898
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-16898