CVE-2024-25165

Name: CVE-2024-25165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-14T20:15:46.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-25165 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A global-buffer-overflow vulnerability was found in SWFTools v0.9.2, in the function LineText at lib/swf5compiler.flex.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A global-buffer-overflow vulnerability was found in SWFTools v0.9.2, in the function LineText at lib/swf5compiler.flex.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Swftools	Swftools	0.9.2

References

https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/217Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/217Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25165?

A global-buffer-overflow vulnerability was found in SWFTools v0.9.2, in the function LineText at lib/swf5compiler.flex.

How severe is CVE-2024-25165?

CVE-2024-25165 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25165?

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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Source: NVD / NIST