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
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
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by SWFTools to address the NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability.