7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-39558

First published: Mon Sep 20 2021(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in swftools through 20200710. A stack-buffer-overflow exists in the function VectorGraphicOutputDev::drawGeneralImage() located in VectorGraphicOutputDev.cc. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SWFTools<=2020-07-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-39558?

    CVE-2021-39558 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-39558?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-39558, update to a newer version of SWFTools beyond 2020-07-10.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39558?

    CVE-2021-39558 is a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to code execution.

  • Which versions of SWFTools are affected by CVE-2021-39558?

    SWFTools versions up to and including 2020-07-10 are affected by CVE-2021-39558.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2021-39558?

    An attacker exploiting CVE-2021-39558 can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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