CVE-2024-22913 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-2024-22913?
CVE-2024-22913 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Swftools Swftools, published on 19 Jan 2024. 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
A heap-buffer-overflow was found in SWFTools v0.9.2, in the function swf5lex at lex.swf5.c:1321. It allows an attacker to cause code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-22913?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Swftools Swftools.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22913?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-22913 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-2024-22913 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-22913 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Swftools Swftools
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cc47-55qp-9423, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-22913.