Libming
CVE-2025-29488
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.25%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
libming v0.4.8 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the parseSWF_INITACTION function. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. libming v0.4.8 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the parseSWF_INITACTION function. Affected products include: Libming.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
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2DescriptionCVE.org
libming v0.4.8 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the parseSWF_INITACTION function.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using libming v0.4.8 should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-29488, a information exposure vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Sensitive information could be exposed to unauthorized parties. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict endpoint access, redact sensitive data in logs.
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libming version 0.4.8, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive
Ming (aka libming) 0.4.8 has a heap-based buffer over-read (2 bytes) in the function decompileIF() in decompile.c. Rated
Ming (aka libming) 0.4.8 has a heap-based buffer over-read (8 bytes) in the function decompileIF() in decompile.c. Rated
Ming (aka libming) 0.4.8 has an out of bounds read vulnerability in the function OpCode() in the decompile.c file in lib
libming listswf 0.4.7 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the parseSWF_DEFINEFONTINFO() function at parser.c.
libming v0.4.8 was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow via the function makeswf_preprocess at /util/makeswf_ut
Ming (aka libming) 0.4.8 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the function decompile_SWITCH() in decompile.c. Rated high
Ming (aka libming) 0.4.8 has an out of bounds write vulnerability in the function strcpyext() in the decompile.c file in
Ming (aka libming) 0.4.8 has a NULL pointer dereference in the function getString() in the decompile.c file in libutil.a
The readBytes function in util/read.c in libming through 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a
The parseSWF_ACTIONRECORD function in util/parser.c in libming through 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to have unspecified
libming 0.4.8 has a NULL pointer dereference in the getName function of the decompile.c file, a different vulnerability
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