The readString function in util/read.c and util/old/read.c in libming 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large file that is mishandled by listswf, listaction, etc. This occurs because of an integer overflow that leads to a memory allocation error.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade ming | Jun 6, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
| Ubuntu | — | No solution exists | Jun 26, 2025 | May 31, 2017 |
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