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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-39597
CVE-2021-39597:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability was discovered in swftools through version 20200710. The vulnerability exists in the function code_dump2() located in code.c. This issue was assigned CVE-2021-39597 and was disclosed on September 20, 2021 (NVD, CISA).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a NULL pointer dereference issue (CWE-476) in the code_dump2() function within code.c. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 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, indicating local access with low attack complexity and requiring user interaction (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition in the application. The vulnerability affects the availability of the system but has no impact on confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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