SWFTools 0.9.2 swfc lib/q.c dict_lookup null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in SWFTools 0.9.2. This vulnerability affects the function dict_lookup in the library lib/q.c of the component swfc. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-11097. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SWFTools 0.9.2 (Programming Tool Software). Affected by this issue is the function dict_lookup in the library lib/q.c of the component swfc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

When SWFTools 0.9.2 processes a crafted file in swfc, it can lead to a NULL Pointer Dereference in the dict_lookup() function in lib/q.c.

The bug was discovered 07/07/2017. The weakness was shared 07/07/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-11097 since 07/07/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entries VDB-103308, VDB-103307, VDB-103306 and VDB-103305 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 24
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-11097 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11097
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103304
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2017 16:56
Updated: 12/12/2022 08:35
Changes: 07/08/2017 16:56 (58), 10/24/2019 07:59 (1), 12/12/2022 08:35 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:7DF:103

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