CVE-2017-16796

Published Nov 12, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
In SWFTools 0.9.2, the png_load function in lib/png.c does not check the return value of a realloc call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving an IDAT tag in a crafted PNG file.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-7972 In SWFTools 0.9.2, the png_load function in lib/png.c does not check the return value of a realloc call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving an IDAT tag in a crafted PNG file.
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Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:35 PM
Reserved
Nov 12, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 12, 2017, 6:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:09 AM