Heap Buffer Overflow in SWFTools by Matthias Kramm
CVE-2024-22913

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Swftools

Status
Swftools
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 January 2024

What is CVE-2024-22913?

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in SWFTools version 0.9.2, specifically within the swf5lex function located at lex.swf5.c:1321. This issue can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, leading to severe security consequences for affected systems. Proper user input validation and buffer management are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/213

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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