CVE-2017-16793

7.8 HIGH
Published: November 12, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The wav_convert2mono function in lib/wav.c in SWFTools 0.9.2 does not properly validate WAV data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect malloc and heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/47
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/matthiaskramm/swftools/issues/47
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.2%
64th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

swftools