CVE-2022-40009
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.00%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40009 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SWFTools commit 772e55a was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via the function grow_unicode at /lib/ttf.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SWFTools commit 772e55a was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via the function grow_unicode at /lib/ttf.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Swftools | Swftools | 2021-12-16 |
References
- https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/190Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/190Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40009?
SWFTools commit 772e55a was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via the function grow_unicode at /lib/ttf.c.
How severe is CVE-2022-40009?
CVE-2022-40009 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40009?
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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