CVE-2022-40008 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-buffer overflow in SWFTools allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted TTF files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-40008?
CVE-2022-40008 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Swftools Swftools, published on 20 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SWFTools commit 772e55a was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via the function readU8 at /lib/ttf.c.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40008?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Swftools Swftools.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40008?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40008 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-2022-40008 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40008 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Swftools Swftools
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mwhh-9g6q-2rpj, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-40008.