Out-of-bounds write in Drawings SDK - CVE-2021-43391
Published: February 23, 2023 / Updated: March 1, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU72523
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43391
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when parsing a DXF file. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Affected software
Drawings SDK
Solid Edge SE2023
Solid Edge SE2022
Solid Edge SE2023
Solid Edge SE2022
How to mitigate CVE-2021-43391
Install updates from vendor's website.
Drawings SDK - update to 2022.11
Solid Edge SE2023 - update to 2023 Update2
Solid Edge SE2022 - update to 2210Update12
Solid Edge SE2023 - update to 2023 Update2
Solid Edge SE2022 - update to 2210Update12