8.8
CWE
20 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-21458: Input Validation

First published: Tue 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.

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-2021-21458?

    CVE-2021-21458 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-21458?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-21458, users should avoid opening IFF files from untrusted sources and ensure their software is updated to the latest version.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-21458?

    CVE-2021-21458 specifically affects SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.

  • What kind of attacks can occur due to CVE-2021-21458?

    CVE-2021-21458 can lead to application crashes when manipulated IFF files are opened.

  • Is there any workaround for CVE-2021-21458?

    Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2021-21458 is to implement strict policies regarding file handling from untrusted sources.

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