SWFTools 0.9.2 WAV Data lib/wav.c wav_convert2mono memory corruption
CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SWFTools 0.9.2 (Programming Tool Software). This vulnerability affects the function wav_convert2mono
in the library lib/wav.c of the component WAV Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
The wav_convert2mono function in lib/wav.c in SWFTools 0.9.2 does not properly validate WAV data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect malloc and heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.
The bug was discovered 11/10/2017. The weakness was presented 11/12/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-16793 since 11/11/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
See 109289 for similar entry.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Timeline
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Sources
Advisory: 47Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2017-16793 (🔍)
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Entry
Created: 11/12/2017 14:07Updated: 01/10/2023 09:08
Changes: 11/12/2017 14:07 (59), 12/05/2019 15:51 (1), 01/10/2023 09:08 (3)
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