SWFTools swfdump swf_GetBits memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SWFTools. Affected by this issue is the function swf_GetBits of the component swfdump. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-1000174. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SWFTools (Programming Tool Software) (affected version not known). This vulnerability affects the function swf_GetBits of the component swfdump. 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:

In SWFTools, an address access exception was found in swfdump swf_GetBits().

The bug was discovered 06/12/2017. The weakness was shared 11/17/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-1000174 since 11/16/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 157 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.

The entries VDB-109598, VDB-109597, VDB-109596 and VDB-109595 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

06/12/2017 🔍
11/16/2017 +157 days 🔍
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11/17/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/18/2017 +1 days 🔍
01/10/2023 +1879 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 21
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-1000174 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1000174
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109594
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/18/2017 08:45
Updated: 01/10/2023 15:47
Changes: 11/18/2017 08:45 (57), 12/07/2019 20:38 (1), 01/10/2023 15:47 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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