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CVE-2017-11097 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Learn about CVE-2017-11097, a vulnerability in SWFTools 0.9.2 that can lead to a NULL Pointer Dereference in the dict_lookup() function. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.

SWFTools 0.9.2 can lead to a NULL Pointer Dereference in the dict_lookup() function in lib/q.c when processing a manipulated file in swfc.

Understanding CVE-2017-11097

What is CVE-2017-11097?

When SWFTools 0.9.2 processes a crafted file in swfc, it can result in a NULL Pointer Dereference within the dict_lookup() function in lib/q.c.

The Impact of CVE-2017-11097

The vulnerability can potentially lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition due to the NULL Pointer Dereference.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-11097

Vulnerability Description

The processing of a manipulated file in swfc by SWFTools 0.9.2 can result in a NULL Pointer Dereference occurring within the dict_lookup() function located in lib/q.c.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is exploited by manipulating a file in swfc using SWFTools 0.9.2, triggering the NULL Pointer Dereference in the dict_lookup() function.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

        Avoid processing untrusted or manipulated SWF files using SWFTools 0.9.2.
        Implement file validation mechanisms to detect and block crafted SWF files.

Long-Term Security Practices

        Regularly update SWFTools to the latest version to patch known vulnerabilities.
        Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by SWFTools to address the NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability.

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