8.8
CWE
119 20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-21451: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 12 2021(Updated: )

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated SGI file received from untrusted sources which results in crashing of the application and becoming temporarily unavailable until the user restarts the application, this is caused due to Improper Input Validation.

Credit: cna@sap.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer=9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-21451?

    CVE-2021-21451 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to crash the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer application.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-21451?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-21451, avoid opening SGI files from untrusted sources and ensure you are using the latest version of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2021-21451 represent?

    CVE-2021-21451 represents an improper input validation vulnerability that can lead to application crashes when processing manipulated files.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-21451 have on SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer?

    The impact of CVE-2021-21451 on SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer is a temporary unavailability until the application is restarted.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-21451?

    As of my last update, users should check SAP's official notes for any patches or updates that may address CVE-2021-21451.

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