Global Buffer Overflow in SWFTools Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2024-22912

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Swftools

Vendor
CVE Published:
19 January 2024

What is CVE-2024-22912?

A global buffer overflow vulnerability exists in SWFTools v0.9.2, specifically within the function countline located at swf5compiler.flex:327. This vulnerability has been identified as allowing attackers to exploit the software, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. Users and administrators using this version of SWFTools should take immediate precautions to mitigate risks associated with this security issue.

References

https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/212

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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