CVE-2017-7698: Use After Free
First published: Wed May 10 2017(Updated: )
A Use After Free in the pdf2swf part of swftools 0.9.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed PDF document, possibly a consequence of an error in Gfx.cc in Xpdf 3.02.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SWFTools | <=0.9.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7698?
CVE-2017-7698 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7698?
To mitigate CVE-2017-7698, upgrade to a version of SWFTools later than 0.9.2.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-7698?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-7698 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-7698?
Users of SWFTools version 0.9.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-7698.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7698?
CVE-2017-7698 is classified as a Use After Free vulnerability in the pdf2swf component of SWFTools.
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