CVE-2021-31240
CVE-2021-31240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libming with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-401.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-401
- Affected product: Libming
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue found in libming v.0.4.8 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the parseSWF_IMPORTASSETS function in the parser.c file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-31240?
- An issue found in libming v.0.4.8 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the parseSWF_IMPORTASSETS function in the parser.c file.
- How severe is CVE-2021-31240?
- CVE-2021-31240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-31240 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-31240?
- CVE-2021-31240 affects Libming. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-31240?
- 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-2021-31240 published?
- CVE-2021-31240 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libming:libming:0.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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