Description
The outputSWF_TEXT_RECORD function (util/outputscript.c) in libming through 0.4.8 is vulnerable to an integer overflow and resultant out-of-bounds read, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 7 | ming | 1:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u7 | DLA-1305-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | ming | No fix yet | — |
Advisories 1
- DLA-1305-1 ming - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 102828 vdb-entry
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180311 [SECURITY] [DLA 1305-1] ming security update mailing-list
- https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/101
- GLSA-201904-24 vendor-advisory