CVE-2017-11732: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the function dcputs (called from decompileIMPLEMENT...

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CVE-2017-11732 is a denial-of-service flaw in Ming 0.4.8. A specially crafted file can trigger a heap buffer overflow during decompilation, causing the affected process to crash. The public sources do not show active exploitation or a broader compromise impact. Exposure is most likely on systems that have Ming 0.4.8 installed and process untrusted files with its decompile functionality. Internet exposure depends on whether Ming is reachable through an automated upload, conversion, analysis, or content-processing workflow. Treat this as a stability and availability issue, not a confirmed breach indicator. Prioritize remediation where Ming processes untrusted files automatically or supports customer-facing workflows. Lower priority applies to isolated developer tools with no untrusted input path. Mitigation focus: Identify installed Ming or libming packages and versions.; Apply relevant Debian, Gentoo, or vendor security updates.; Avoid processing untrusted files with vulnerable Ming tooling..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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