CVE-2017-16883 Information

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Reference

https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/77 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00014.html

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

NONE

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

6.5