CVE-2023-31976
CVE-2023-31976 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Libming
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
libming v0.4.8 was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow via the function makeswf_preprocess at /util/makeswf_utils.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-31976?
- libming v0.4.8 was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow via the function makeswf_preprocess at /util/makeswf_utils.c.
- How severe is CVE-2023-31976?
- CVE-2023-31976 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-2023-31976 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-31976?
- CVE-2023-31976 affects Libming. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-31976?
- 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-2023-31976 published?
- CVE-2023-31976 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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