CVE-2021-21457: Input Validation

Published Jan 12, 2021

Updated

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated IFF 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-2021-21457?

CVE-2021-21457 is rated as medium severity due to the potential application crash resulting from improper input validation.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21457?

To mitigate CVE-2021-21457, ensure that the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer is only opened with trusted IFF files.

What are the consequences of CVE-2021-21457?

Exploiting CVE-2021-21457 can lead to the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer crashing, causing temporary unavailability of the application.

Which versions of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer are affected by CVE-2021-21457?

CVE-2021-21457 specifically affects SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2021-21457?

Currently, the best practice to avoid CVE-2021-21457 is to only interact with IFF files from trusted sources.