7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22663

First published: Tue Feb 09 2021(Updated: )

Cscape (All versions prior to 9.90 SP3.5) lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing project files. This could lead to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Horner Automation Cscape<9.90
Siemens Cscape=9.90
Siemens Cscape=9.90-sp1
Siemens Cscape=9.90-sp3
Horner Automation Cscape SP3.5<9.90
9.90

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-22663?

    CVE-2021-22663 is a vulnerability in Cscape (all versions prior to 9.90 SP3.5) that lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing project files, potentially leading to an out-of-bounds read.

  • How does CVE-2021-22663 affect Horner Automation Cscape?

    Horner Automation Cscape versions prior to 9.90 SP3.5 are affected by CVE-2021-22663.

  • How does CVE-2021-22663 affect Siemens Cscape 9.90?

    Siemens Cscape 9.90 is affected by CVE-2021-22663.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-22663?

    The severity of CVE-2021-22663 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2021-22663?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-22663, it is recommended to update Cscape to version 9.90 SP3.5 or later.

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