CVE-2023-40781
CVE-2023-40781 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libming with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Libming
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Libming Libming v.0.4.8 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted .swf file to the makeswf function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-40781?
- Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Libming Libming v.0.4.8 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted .swf file to the makeswf function.
- How severe is CVE-2023-40781?
- CVE-2023-40781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-40781 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-40781?
- CVE-2023-40781 affects Libming. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-40781?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-40781 published?
- CVE-2023-40781 was published on 2023-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libming:libming:0.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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