CVE-2017-16794 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the png_load function of SWFTools 0.9.2, specifically impacting the png2swf component. This flaw arises from improper validation of width and bits-per-pixel multiplication, allowing a remote attacker to trigger a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file. Rated 5.5 (Medium) on CVSSv3, it requires local access and user interaction for exploitation, with the primary impact being availability. 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:N/I:N/A:H
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