CVE-2017-16793 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the wav_convert2mono function of SWFTools 0.9.2, affecting the swftools product. This flaw, triggered by improperly validated WAV data, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through incorrect memory allocation and potentially other unspecified impacts. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), it can be exploited locally with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and has high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:swftools:swftools:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.