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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-22912
CVE-2024-22912:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A global buffer overflow vulnerability was discovered in SWFTools version 0.9.2, specifically in the function countline at swf5compiler.flex:327. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2024-22912 and was disclosed on January 19, 2024 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs in the countline function located at swf5compiler.flex:327 within SWFTools v0.9.2. The issue has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (High), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-120 (Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input) (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to cause code execution in the context of the current process. The high CVSS score indicates severe potential impacts on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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