CVE-2023-27249 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap buffer overflow in swfdump allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service 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-2023-27249?
CVE-2023-27249 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Swftools Swftools, published on 23 Mar 2023. 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
swfdump v0.9.2 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow in the function swf_GetPlaceObject at swfobject.c.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27249?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Swftools Swftools.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27249?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27249 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-2023-27249 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-27249 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Swftools Swftools
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5x3x-pgm7-w4x4, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-27249.