CVE-2017-16868 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In SWFTools 0.9.2, the wav_convert2mono function in lib/wav.c does not properly restrict a multiplication within a malloc call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted WAV file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Swftools	Swftools	0.9.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/52Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/52Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16868?

CVE-2017-16868 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In SWFTools 0.9.2, the wav_convert2mono function in lib/wav.c does not properly restrict a multiplication within a malloc call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer over...

How severe is CVE-2017-16868?

CVE-2017-16868 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16868?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Swftools Swftools.