Stack Buffer Overflow in SWFTools Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2021-39558

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Swftools

Status
Swftools
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 September 2021

What is CVE-2021-39558?

An identified stack buffer overflow vulnerability in SWFTools allows attackers to exploit the function VectorGraphicOutputDev::drawGeneralImage() within VectorGraphicOutputDev.cc. This flaw can potentially enable unauthorized code execution, posing a significant risk to systems utilizing the affected versions of the software. For further details, refer to the reported issue on GitHub.

References

https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/106
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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