CVE-2021-22697: Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Build SSD File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 25, 2021
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Updated

A CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability exists in the EcoStruxure Power Build - Rapsody software (V2.1.13 and prior) that could allow a use-after-free condition which could result in remote code execution when a malicious SSD file is uploaded and improperly parsed.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Build. 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 SSD files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Schneider Electric CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Commercial Facilities, Energy, Food and Agriculture, Government Facilities, Transportation Systems, Water and Wastewater Systems
Schneider Electric COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
Schneider Electric COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: France
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Build
Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Build - Rapsody<=2.1.13

Event History

Jan 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·01:19 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22697?

The severity of CVE-2021-22697 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

How does CVE-2021-22697 affect Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Build?

CVE-2021-22697 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Build.

3

What actions are required to exploit CVE-2021-22697?

To exploit CVE-2021-22697, user interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

4

Which versions of Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Build are affected by CVE-2021-22697?

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Build version 2.1.13 is affected by CVE-2021-22697.

5

Are there any advisories or references available for CVE-2021-22697?

Yes, you can refer to the following advisories for more information on CVE-2021-22697: [US-CERT ICSA-21-012-01](https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-012-01), [Schneider Electric SEVD-2021-012-02](https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2021-012-02/), [ZDI-21-186](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-186/).

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