Buffer overflow in Libming

CVE-2016-9829

Heap-based buffer overflow in the parseSWF_DEFINEFONT function in parser.c in the listswf tool in libming 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted SWF file.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.021 (80.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9829?
CVE-2016-9829 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libming, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-02-17.
How severe is CVE-2016-9829?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-9829 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.