CVE-2017-9924: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 05 2017(Updated: )
In SWFTools 2013-04-09-1007 on Windows, png2swf allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted file, related to a "User Mode Write AV starting at image00000000_00400000+0x000000000001b72a."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SWFTools | =2013-04-09-1007 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9924?
CVE-2017-9924 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9924?
To fix CVE-2017-9924, update to a newer version of SWFTools that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-9924?
Users of SWFTools version 2013-04-09-1007 on Windows are affected by CVE-2017-9924.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-9924?
CVE-2017-9924 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can also lead to denial of service.
What is the attack vector for CVE-2017-9924?
CVE-2017-9924 can be exploited by remote attackers through the use of crafted files processed by png2swf.
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