CVE-2024-22913

Summary

CVE-2024-22913 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting SWFTools version 0.9.2. The issue lies within the function "swf5lex" in the file "lex.swf5.c," specifically at line 1321. This vulnerability is a heap-buffer-overflow, which enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code. By exploiting this weakness, cybercriminals can potentially gain unauthorized access to systems or steal sensitive data. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest version of SWFTools to mitigate this risk.

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