CVE-2017-16794

Published: Nov 12, 2017 Last Modified: Apr 20, 2025 EU-VD ID: EUVD-2017-7970 Aliases: GSD-2017-16794
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 5,5
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: none
Availability: high
MEDIUM 4,3
Access Vector: network
Access Complexity: medium
Authentication: none
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: none
Availability: partial

Description

AI Translation Available

The png_load function in lib/png.c in SWFTools 0.9.2 does not properly validate a multiplication of width and bits-per-pixel values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted file, as demonstrated by an erroneous png_load call that occurs because of incorrect integer data types in png2swf.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

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EPSS Score
0,0020
Percentile
0,4th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 90 Days)

125

Out-of-bounds Read

Draft
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Availability Other
Potential Impacts:
Read Memory Bypass Protection Mechanism Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Varies By Context
Applicable Platforms
Languages: C, C++, Memory-Unsafe
Technologies: ICS/OT
View CWE Details
Application

Swftools by Swftools

cpe:2.3:a:swftools:swftools:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/50
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/50
https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/50
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/50