HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-9165
MEDIUM

CVE-2018-9165

CWE-476Published: April 1, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The pushdup function in util/decompile.c in libming through 0.4.8 does not recognize the need for ActionPushDuplicate to perform a deep copy when a String is at the top of the stack, making the library vulnerable to a util/decompile.c getName NULL pointer dereference, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted SWF file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-9165 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

PATCHhttps://github.com/libming/libming/issues/121
PATCHhttps://github.com/libming/libming/issues/121
ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00008.html
ADVISORYhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00008.html

All References (4)

→
https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/121Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/121Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-9165
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 1, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-9165 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.
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