high
7.8
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Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2021-21493: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer GIF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 09 2021(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of GIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

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-2021-21493?

    CVE-2021-21493 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to disclose sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-21493?

    To fix CVE-2021-21493, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by SAP for the 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2021-21493?

    CVE-2021-21493 affects installations of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-21493?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2021-21493 include unauthorized information disclosure if exploited successfully.

  • Does CVE-2021-21493 require user interaction to be exploited?

    Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2021-21493, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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