How severe is CVE-2019-7581?

CVE-2019-7581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-7581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7581?

CVE-2019-7581 affects Libming. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7581?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-7581 published?

CVE-2019-7581 was published on 2019-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7581

CVE-2019-7581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libming with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Libming
Published: 2019-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The parseSWF_ACTIONRECORD function in util/parser.c in libming through 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted swf file that triggers a memory allocation failure, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-7876.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7581?: The parseSWF_ACTIONRECORD function in util/parser.c in libming through 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted swf file that triggers a memory allocation failure, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-7876.
How severe is CVE-2019-7581?: CVE-2019-7581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-7581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7581?: CVE-2019-7581 affects Libming. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-7581 published?: CVE-2019-7581 was published on 2019-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/173

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libming:libming:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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