SWFTools 0.9.2 772e55a Document lib/png.c png_read_chunk allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SWFTools 0.9.2 772e55a. This affects the function png_read_chunk in the library lib/png.c of the component Document Handler. Such manipulation leads to allocation of resources. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-37644. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SWFTools 0.9.2 772e55a (Programming Tool Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function png_read_chunk in the library lib/png.c of the component Document Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

SWFTools 0.9.2 772e55a allows attackers to trigger a large memory-allocation attempt via a crafted document, as demonstrated by pdf2swf. This occurs in png_read_chunk in lib/png.c.

The weakness was released 01/11/2024. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-37644 since 07/10/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Timelineinfo

07/10/2023 🔍
01/11/2024 +185 days 🔍
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06/04/2025 +510 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 202
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-37644 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-37644
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-250406
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2024 08:38
Updated: 06/04/2025 04:31
Changes: 01/11/2024 08:38 (41), 01/30/2024 10:07 (1), 01/30/2024 10:12 (11), 06/04/2025 04:31 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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