#VU67428 Heap-based buffer overflow in NIS-Elements Viewer - CVE-2022-40660

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67428

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40660

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NIS-Elements Viewer
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Nikon Instruments

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the parsing of PSD images. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

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

Vulnerable software versions

NIS-Elements Viewer: 1.2100.1483.0

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1216/

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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.