CVE-2017-16883

Description

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.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.32%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00014.html mailing list
https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/77 issue tracking vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16883?
CVE-2017-16883 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16883?
To fix CVE-2017-16883, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16883 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16883 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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