Vulnerability identifier: #VU59327

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40418

CWE-ID: CWE-457

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DaVinci Resolve
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Blackmagic Design

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to use of uninitialized memory while parsing a file that is submitted to the DPDecoder service as a job. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DaVinci Resolve: 17.3.1.0005

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External links
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1427

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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.