CVE-2021-39588
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.64%
Last modified
CVE-2021-39588 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in swftools through 20200710. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function swf_ReadABC() located in abc.c. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in swftools through 20200710. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function swf_ReadABC() located in abc.c. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Swftools | Swftools | <= 2020-07-10 |
References
- https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/131Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/131Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39588?
An issue was discovered in swftools through 20200710. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function swf_ReadABC() located in abc.c. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2021-39588?
CVE-2021-39588 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39588?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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