7.8
CWE
120
EPSS
0.055%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-22912

First published: Fri Jan 19 2024(Updated: )

A global-buffer-overflow was found in SWFTools v0.9.2, in the function countline at swf5compiler.flex:327. It allows an attacker to cause code execution.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SWFTools=0.9.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-22912?

    CVE-2024-22912 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow code execution through a global buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-22912?

    To fix CVE-2024-22912, update to a version of SWFTools that addresses this vulnerability, as version 0.9.2 is impacted.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2024-22912?

    CVE-2024-22912 affects SWFTools version 0.9.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-22912?

    CVE-2024-22912 is categorized as a global buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2024-22912 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2024-22912 can potentially lead to remote code execution due to the nature of the buffer overflow.

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