swftools up to 20200710 abc.c swf_ReadABC null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in swftools up to 20200710. This affects the function swf_ReadABC of the file abc.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-39588. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in swftools up to 20200710 (Programming Tool Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function swf_ReadABC of the file abc.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 09/21/2021 as 131. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-39588 since 08/23/2021. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 262836 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-39588), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (262836). 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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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 262836
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-39588

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Timelineinfo

08/23/2021 🔍
09/21/2021 +29 days 🔍
09/21/2021 +0 days 🔍
09/10/2025 +1450 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 131
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-39588 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-39588
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-183064

Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2021 09:53
Updated: 09/10/2025 21:38
Changes: 09/21/2021 09:53 (39), 09/30/2021 09:46 (1), 09/30/2021 09:51 (18), 09/10/2025 21:38 (16)
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