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CVE-2018-7871

8.8 · HIGH

There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the getName function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for CONSTANT16 data.

Published Mar 8, 2018CWE-125EPSS 1.69%

Overview

CVE-2018-7871 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 8, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the getName function of util/decompile.c in libming 0.4.8 for CONSTANT16 data. A crafted input will lead to a denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=892260GitHubgithub.com/libming/libming/issues/120Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00008.htmlRefbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=892260GitHubgithub.com/libming/libming/issues/120Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00008.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7871?

CVE-2018-7871 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 8, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-7871?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-7871?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-7871?

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