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CVE-2017-7578

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in parser.c in libming 0.4.7 allow remote attackers to cause...

7.8 HighFix available

CVE-2017-7578 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Libming, published April 7, 2017. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.25%, the 69th percentile. Fixed in ming 1:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u2.

Severity
7.8 HighCVSS 3.0, NVD
Exploit chance
1.25%EPSS, 69th percentile
Exploitation
None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
Fixed in
1:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u2ming +2 more

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in parser.c in libming 0.4.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (listswf application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-9831.

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
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

1.25%Up 0.6 points since Apr 14, 2021
90%50%10%1%

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
ming
Debian:7
before 1:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u2, plus listed versions
1:0.4.4-1.11:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u1
1:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u2
ming
Mageia:5
before 0.4.5-8.2.mga5
0.4.5-8.2.mga5
ming
Ubuntu: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

What each source reports

NVD Score used7.8

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in parser.c in libming 0.4.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (listswf application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-9831.

Record
CVE-2017-7578
CVSS 3.0
7.8 HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0
6.8 MediumAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Weakness
CWE-119
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in parser.c in libming 0.4.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (listswf application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-9831.

Record
CVE-2017-7578
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2017-16583No score

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in parser.c in libming 0.4.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (listswf application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-9831.

Record
EUVD-2017-16583
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-vc5w-cv6h-7r497.8

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in parser.c in libming 0.4.7 allow remote attackers to cause...

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in parser.c in libming 0.4.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (listswf application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-9831.

Record
GHSA-vc5w-cv6h-7r49
CVSS 3.0
7.8 HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-119
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV7.8

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in parser.c in libming 0.4.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (listswf application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-9831.

Record
CVE-2017-7578
CVSS 3.0
7.8 HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2017-75787.8

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in parser.c in libming 0.4.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (listswf application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-9831.

Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2017-7578
CVSS 3.0
7.8 HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2017-0108No score

Updated ming packages fix security vulnerability

The update fixes CVE-2017-7578:

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in parser.c in libming 0.4.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (listswf application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file. NOTE: This issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-9831.

Record
MGASA-2017-0108
Updated
2026-11-02

History

History
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