7.8
CWE
416
EPSS
0.053%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-22920: Use After Free

First published: Fri Jan 19 2024(Updated: )

swftools 0.9.2 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via the function bufferWriteData in swftools/lib/action/compile.c.

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-2024-22920?

    CVE-2024-22920 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation through heap-use-after-free conditions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-22920?

    To fix CVE-2024-22920, upgrade to a patched version of SWFTools that addresses the heap-use-after-free issue.

  • What versions of SWFTools are affected by CVE-2024-22920?

    CVE-2024-22920 specifically affects SWFTools version 0.9.2.

  • Can CVE-2024-22920 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2024-22920 could potentially lead to remote code execution if an attacker exploits the heap-use-after-free vulnerability.

  • How can I identify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-22920?

    You can identify the vulnerability by checking any deployed instances of SWFTools to see if they are running version 0.9.2.

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