Is CVE-2019-12982 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-12982 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-12982 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-12982 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-12982?

CVE-2019-12982 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2019-12982

CWE-119Published: June 26, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Ming (aka libming) 0.4.8 has a heap buffer overflow and underflow in the decompileCAST function in util/decompile.c in libutil.a. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted SWF file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-12982 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-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.