Security Update for ming package
Summary
DLA-1305-1: ming - security update. Affects ming versions < 1:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u7. Fixed in 1:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u7. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ming package is a library for generating SWF (Flash) format movies. It provides a set of C libraries for creating SWF (Flash) format movies, plus a set of wrappers for using the library from Perl, Python, PHP, and other languages. The package is widely used for creating interactive and animated content on websites.
Vulnerability Detail
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the ming package. These vulnerabilities include an integer signedness error, an integer overflow, an out-of-bounds read, and a use-after-free vulnerability. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted SWF files to cause a denial of service or potentially achieve other impacts on the affected system.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1:0.4.4-1.1+deb7u7
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade mingTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the ming package, which can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially achieve other impacts. It is recommended to upgrade the package to the fixed version to mitigate these vulnerabilities. For further support, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
These vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially achieve other impacts on the affected system.
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No specific workarounds have been mentioned for these vulnerabilities. It is recommended to upgrade the ming package to the fixed version.
You can find more information about these vulnerabilities and the Debian LTS security advisories at https://wiki.debian.org/LTS.
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