swftools up to 20200710 Stream.cc makeSubStream null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in swftools up to 20200710. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is the function FileStream::makeSubStream of the file Stream.cc. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-39562. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in swftools up to 20200710 (Programming Tool Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function FileStream::makeSubStream of the file Stream.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was disclosed 09/21/2021 as 98. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-39562 since 08/23/2021. Technical details are known, 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.

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Productinfo

Type

Programming Tool Software

Name

swftools

Version

20200710

License

open-source

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

08/23/2021 🔍
09/21/2021 +29 days 🔍
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09/30/2021 +9 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 98
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-39562 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-39562
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-183057

Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2021 09:51
Updated: 09/30/2021 09:10
Changes: 09/21/2021 09:51 (39), 09/30/2021 09:07 (1), 09/30/2021 09:10 (18)
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