CVE-2017-9927: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 05 2017(Updated: )
In SWFTools 2013-04-09-1007 on Windows, png2swf allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, related to a "Read Access Violation starting at image00000000_00400000+0x000000000001b5fe."
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-2017-9927?
The severity of CVE-2017-9927 is classified as high due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9927?
To fix CVE-2017-9927, you should update SWFTools to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-9927?
CVE-2017-9927 affects SWFTools version 2013-04-09-1007 running on Windows.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-9927?
CVE-2017-9927 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Are there known exploits for CVE-2017-9927?
Yes, there are reported exploits for CVE-2017-9927 that can trigger a read access violation.
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