7.8
HIGH
CVE-2016-9829
libming Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in SWF File Parsing
Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the parseSWF_DEFINEFONT function in parser.c in the listswf tool in libming 0.4.7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted SWF file.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 17, 2017, 2:59 a.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 18, 2017, 2:59 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2016-9829 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2016-9829 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Libming libming
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2016-9829.

URL Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/5 Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/4 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95133
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libming-listswf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-parseswf_definefont-parser-c/ Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

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Updated: 5 months, 3 weeks ago
88 stars 16 fork 16 watcher
Born at : Aug. 27, 2015, 12:26 a.m. This repo has been linked 332 different CVEs too.

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2016-9829 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Feb. 18, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95133 [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Feb. 17, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/4 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/4 Third Party Advisory, Mailing List
    Changed Reference Type https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libming-listswf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-parseswf_definefont-parser-c/ No Types Assigned https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libming-listswf-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-parseswf_definefont-parser-c/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Exploit
    Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/5 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/01/5 Third Party Advisory, Mailing List, Exploit
    Added CWE CWE-119
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:libming:libming:0.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.44 }} 0.06%

score

0.71390

percentile

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