CVE-2018-8806
CWE-416Published: March 20, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In libming 0.4.8, there is a use-after-free in the decompileArithmeticOp function of decompile.c. Remote attackers could use this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted swf file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-8806 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.
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Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-416)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-8806 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts