HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-8782
MEDIUM

CVE-2017-8782

CWE-190Published: May 31, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The readString function in util/read.c and util/old/read.c in libming 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large file that is mishandled by listswf, listaction, etc. This occurs because of an integer overflow that leads to a memory allocation error.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-8782 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

libming1 product(s)
libming
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/106
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98793
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/106
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98793

All References (4)

→
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/106Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98793Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/106Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98793Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-8782
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 31, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-8782 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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