Vulnerability identifier: #VU60336

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40403

CWE-ID: CWE-456

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Gerbv
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS
Gerbv forked
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: gerbv

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the missing initialization of a structure in the pick-and-place rotation parsing functionality. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted pick-and-place file and gain access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gerbv: 2.7.0

Gerbv forked: 2.8.0

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External links
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1417

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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.