CVE-2021-21455: Input Validation

Published Jan 12, 2021

Updated

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated DIB 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer=9

Event History

Jan 12, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:38 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:38 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21455?

CVE-2021-21455 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to crash the application.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21455?

To fix CVE-2021-21455, ensure you update to the latest version of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer provided by SAP.

What kind of applications are impacted by CVE-2021-21455?

CVE-2021-21455 impacts the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, specifically version 9.

What causes the vulnerability described in CVE-2021-21455?

CVE-2021-21455 is caused by improper input validation when handling manipulated DIB files.

Can CVE-2021-21455 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-21455 can potentially be exploited by opening manipulated files from untrusted sources.