SB2018012709 - Use-after-free in Debian Linux



SB2018012709 - Use-after-free in Debian Linux

Published: January 27, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018012709
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6359)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The decompileIF function (util/decompile.c) in libming through 0.4.8 is vulnerable to a use-after-free, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or unspecified other impact via a crafted SWF file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.