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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-22955
CVE-2024-22955:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
SWFTools version 0.9.2 contains a stack-buffer-underflow vulnerability in the parseExpression function located at swftools/src/swfc.c:2576. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in January 2024, with the CVE identifier CVE-2024-22955 being assigned. This security flaw affects the core functionality of the SWFTools software package (GitHub Issue).
Technical details
The vulnerability 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 issue is classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write) and specifically manifests as a stack-buffer-underflow in the parseExpression function. The vulnerability can be triggered through the function call path that includes parseTwip and c_edittext functions (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially lead to severe consequences including arbitrary code execution, system crashes, or memory corruption. Given the CVSS score and vector string, the impact spans across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, all rated as High, indicating potential complete compromise of the affected system (NVD).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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