7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-39595

First published: Mon Sep 20 2021(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in swftools through 20200710. A stack-buffer-overflow exists in the function rfx_alloc() located in mem.c. 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-2021-39595?

    CVE-2021-39595 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-39595?

    To fix CVE-2021-39595, update SWFTools to the latest version beyond 2020-07-10.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39595?

    CVE-2021-39595 is a stack buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-39595?

    CVE-2021-39595 affects SWFTools versions up to and including 2020-07-10.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2021-39595?

    Exploiting CVE-2021-39595 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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