swftools up to 20200710 code.c code_parse null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in swftools up to 20200710. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts the function code_parse of the file code.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2021-39596. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in swftools up to 20200710 (Programming Tool Software). This issue affects the function code_parse of the file code.c. 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.

The weakness was released 09/21/2021 as 146. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-39596 since 08/23/2021. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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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Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 146
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-39596 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-39596
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-183071

Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2021 09:55
Updated: 09/30/2021 10:57
Changes: 09/21/2021 09:55 (39), 09/30/2021 10:52 (1), 09/30/2021 10:57 (18)
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