Stack Use-After-Scope Vulnerability in SWFTools by Matthias Kramm
CVE-2023-26991

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Swftools

Status
Swftools
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 April 2023

What is CVE-2023-26991?

SWFTools v0.9.2 is affected by a stack use-after-scope vulnerability in the swf_ReadSWF2 function found in lib/rfxswf.c. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the program’s scope management, potentially leading to unauthorized memory access or application crashes. Users are advised to apply patches and updates promptly to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/196

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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