SWFTools 0.9.2 swftools/src/swfc.c removeFromTo use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in SWFTools 0.9.2. Affected by this issue is the function removeFromTo of the file swftools/src/swfc.c. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-22956. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SWFTools 0.9.2 (Programming Tool Software). Affected is the function removeFromTo of the file swftools/src/swfc.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

swftools 0.9.2 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free vulnerability via the function removeFromTo at swftools/src/swfc.c:838

The weakness was shared 01/19/2024 as 208. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-22956 since 01/11/2024. There are known technical details, 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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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Timelineinfo

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05/30/2025 +497 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 208
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-22956 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-22956
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-251604

Entryinfo

Created: 01/19/2024 20:17
Updated: 05/30/2025 18:11
Changes: 01/19/2024 20:17 (39), 02/15/2024 14:33 (11), 05/30/2025 18:11 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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