CVE-2017-11096 Null dereference in n/a
A crafted file causes a NULL pointer dereference in SWFTools, leading to a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-11096?
CVE-2017-11096 is a high-severity vulnerability in Swftools Swftools, published on 7 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
When SWFTools 0.9.2 processes a crafted file in swfcombine, it can lead to a NULL Pointer Dereference in the swf_DeleteFilter() function in lib/modules/swffilter.c.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11096?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Swftools Swftools.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11096?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11096 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-11096 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11096 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Swftools Swftools
Sources
Also known as CVE-2017-1000178, GHSA-qxxx-qrjw-7jjx, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-11096.