CVE-2021-21456: 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·02:40 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:40 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21456?

CVE-2021-21456 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for application crashes.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21456?

To mitigate CVE-2021-21456, users should avoid opening DIB files from untrusted sources.

What impact does CVE-2021-21456 have on SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer?

CVE-2021-21456 can cause the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer application to crash, requiring a restart to regain functionality.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-21456?

As of now, there is no specific patch released for CVE-2021-21456; users should follow safe practices.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-21456?

CVE-2021-21456 affects users of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.