#VU58822 Buffer overflow in Gerbv - CVE-2021-40393

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#VU58822 Buffer overflow in Gerbv - CVE-2021-40393

Published: December 10, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU58822
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40393
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Gerbv
Software vendor:
gerbv

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the RS-274X aperture macro variables handling functionality. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted gerber file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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