Heap Buffer Overflow in Swftools Affects Users
CVE-2021-42195

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Swftools

Status
Swftools
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 June 2022

What is CVE-2021-42195?

A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability has been identified in Swftools, specifically in the handleEditText() function within swfdump.c. This flaw enables attackers to exploit the software, potentially allowing code execution, which poses significant risks to system integrity and confidentiality.

References

https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/174
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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