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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-39596
CVE-2021-39596:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An issue was discovered in swftools through 20200710. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function code_parse() located in code.c. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service (NVD, CISA).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The issue has been classified as CWE-476 (NULL Pointer Dereference). The vulnerability affects all versions of swftools up to and including version 20200710 (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service condition in the affected system. The vulnerability specifically impacts the availability of the system, with no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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