Infinite Loop Vulnerability in MiniUPnP ngiflib by MiniUPnP
CVE-2018-11657

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Miniupnp Project

Status
Ngiflib
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2018

What is CVE-2018-11657?

The MiniUPnP ngiflib version 0.4 contains a vulnerability in the ngiflib.c file, specifically in the DecodeGifImg and LoadGif functions, which allows for an infinite loop to occur. This could potentially cause service disruptions and affect the performance of applications relying on this library. It is crucial for developers using ngiflib to assess their systems and apply necessary patches to mitigate this risk.

References

https://github.com/miniupnp/ngiflib/issues/7
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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