Heap Buffer Overflow in swftools Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2021-39582

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Swftools

Status
Swftools
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 September 2021

What is CVE-2021-39582?

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in swftools found in the function swf_GetPlaceObject() within swfobject.c. This flaw may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the vulnerability, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data leakage.

References

https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/122
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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CVE-2021-39582 : Heap Buffer Overflow in swftools Affects Multiple Versions