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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-22914
CVE-2024-22914:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A heap-use-after-free vulnerability was discovered in SWFTools version 0.9.2, specifically in the input function located at lex.swf5.c:2620. The vulnerability was disclosed on January 19, 2024 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a heap-use-after-free issue, identified with CWE-416. The CVSS v3.1 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, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service condition in the affected system (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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