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CVE-2026-95116 libming CVE debrief

A CVE record for CVE-2026-95116 was published on 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently unassigned. This CVE is for an issue in libming through 0.4.8 that allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the readtag_file() in src/blocks/fromswf.c. The source details are limited. Defenders should be aware of this vulnerability, particularly those responsible for systems using libming, and assess exposure to prioritize verification of affected versions.

Vendor
libming
Product
libming
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-08
Original CVE updated
2026-10-10
Advisory published
2026-10-08
Advisory updated
2026-10-10

Who should care

Defenders responsible for systems using libming should assess exposure and prioritize verification of the affected versions. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to be aware of the potential denial of service attacks against systems using libming and take necessary actions to mitigate the risk.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-95116 is a denial of service vulnerability in libming that defenders should be aware of, particularly those responsible for systems using this library. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service, but details are limited, and verification of affected versions and exposure is necessary.

  • Potential denial of service attacks against systems using libming
  • Need to verify libming versions and assess exposure
  • Possible impact on system availability

Technical summary

The CVE record describes an issue in libming through 0.4.8 that allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the readtag_file() in src/blocks/fromswf.c. However, details about affected versions, exploitation, and impact are limited. The vulnerability affects libming versions up to 0.4.8, and defenders should focus on verifying the affected versions and assessing exposure in their environments.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the affected versions of libming and assessing exposure in their environments.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of libming in use and check for updates
  • Assess exposure in environments using libming
  • Monitor for potential denial of service attacks

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide limited information about the vulnerability. The CVE description mentions a denial of service via the readtag_file() in src/blocks/fromswf.c, but details about affected versions and exploitation are not provided.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-95116 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-95116

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-95116 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-95116

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • CVE-2026-95116

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/95xxx/CVE-2026-95116.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/449

    Supplemental source

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.