CVE-2017-16796
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CVE-2017-16796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In SWFTools 0.9.2, the png_load function in lib/png.c does not check the return value of a realloc call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving an IDAT tag in a crafted PNG file.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In SWFTools 0.9.2, the png_load function in lib/png.c does not check the return value of a realloc call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving an IDAT tag in a crafted PNG file.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Swftools | Swftools | 0.9.2 |
References
- https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/51Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/51Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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