CVE-2024-22920

HIGH
Published Jan 19, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-416

Description

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

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor Product
swftools swftools

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22920? +
swftools 0.9.2 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after-free via the function bufferWriteData in swftools/lib/action/compile.c. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-22920? +
CVE-2024-22920 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22920? +
CVE-2024-22920 affects products from swftools, specifically: swftools. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22920? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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