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CVE-2021-39585: 
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability was discovered in swftools through version 20200710. The vulnerability exists in the traits_dump() function located in abc.c file. This issue was assigned CVE-2021-39585 and was disclosed on September 20, 2021 (NVD, CISA).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476) issue. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The vulnerability specifically occurs in the traits_dump() function implementation within the abc.c source file at line 602 (GitHub Issue).

Impact

When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service condition through a NULL pointer dereference, which results in application crashes. The vulnerability affects the availability of the system but does not impact confidentiality or integrity (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users should upgrade to a version after 20200710 if available. No specific workarounds have been documented for this vulnerability (NVD).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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