CVE-2017-7578 describes multiple heap-based buffer overflows in libming 0.4.7's parser.c, affecting the listswf application. This vulnerability, an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-9831, allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service via a crafted SWF file, with potential for further unspecified impact. Rated 7.8 HIGH, it requires user interaction and local access, but can lead to high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is no known active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.4.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libming:libming:0.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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