CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-39590: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Mon Sep 20 2021(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in swftools through 20200710. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function params_dump() located in abc.c. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.

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-2021-39590?

    CVE-2021-39590 has a severity level that could lead to Denial of Service due to a NULL pointer dereference.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-39590?

    To fix CVE-2021-39590, users should upgrade SWFTools to a version later than 2020-07-10.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-39590 have on SWFTools?

    CVE-2021-39590 can cause a Denial of Service, disrupting the functionality of SWFTools.

  • In which function does CVE-2021-39590 occur?

    CVE-2021-39590 occurs in the params_dump() function located in abc.c.

  • What versions of SWFTools are affected by CVE-2021-39590?

    CVE-2021-39590 affects SWFTools version 2020-07-10 and earlier.

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