Vulnerability identifier: #VU51791
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-824
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
ArcReader
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
ArcGIS Engine
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
ArcGIS Pro
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
ArcGIS
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: ESRI
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an uninitialized pointer issue when processing PMF files. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
ArcReader: All versions
ArcGIS Engine: 10.6.1 - 10.8.1
ArcGIS Pro: 2.7
ArcGIS: All versions
External links
http://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis/administration/security-advisory-general-raster/
http://support.esri.com/en/download/7869
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-361/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.