#VU53211 Out-of-bounds write in Solid Edge Viewer


Published: 2021-05-13 | Updated: 2021-06-01

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53211

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27488

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Solid Edge Viewer
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error parsing the CATPart files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted CATPart file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Solid Edge Viewer: All versions


External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-563/
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/txt/ssa-119468.txt


Q & A

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.


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