MEDIUM
CVE-2018-5251
CWE-681Published: January 5, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In libming 0.4.8, there is an integer signedness error vulnerability (left shift of a negative value) in the readSBits function (util/read.c). Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted swf file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-5251 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
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/97Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-24Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/97Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-24Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-5251
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-681
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 5, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-681)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-5251 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.