CVE-2021-42201 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-buffer-overflow in swftools allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SWF files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-42201?
CVE-2021-42201 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Swftools Swftools, published on 31 May 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in swftools through 20201222. A heap-buffer-overflow exists in the function swf_GetD64() located in rfxswf.c. It allows an attacker to cause code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42201?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Swftools Swftools.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42201?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42201 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-42201 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42201 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Swftools Swftools
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xjpp-q586-9whh, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-42201.