CVE-2024-22956: Use After Free
First published: Fri Jan 19 2024(Updated: )
swftools 0.9.2 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free vulnerability via the function removeFromTo at swftools/src/swfc.c:838
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SWFTools | =0.9.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-22956?
CVE-2024-22956 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22956?
To fix CVE-2024-22956, update SWFTools to a version that includes a patch for the heap-use-after-free vulnerability.
What is affected by CVE-2024-22956?
CVE-2024-22956 affects SWFTools version 0.9.2 specifically.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-22956?
CVE-2024-22956 is a heap-use-after-free vulnerability, which occurs when a program continues to use a heap object after it has been freed.
Where in the code is CVE-2024-22956 located?
CVE-2024-22956 is located in the function removeFromTo at swftools/src/swfc.c, line 838.
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