CVE-2021-22711: Buffer Overflow

Q: What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-22711.

Q: What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-22711?

CVE-2021-22711 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).

Q: What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-119.

Q: How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by using malicious Configuration Group File (CGF) files, which can result in arbitrary read or write conditions.

Published Mar 11, 2021

Updated

A CWE-119:Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability exists in Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS) Definition (Def.exe) V15.0.0.21041 and prior, which could result in arbitrary read or write conditions when malicious CGF (Configuration Group File) file is imported to IGSS Definition due to missing validation of input data.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System<=15.0.0.21041

Remediation

Patch Available

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-068-01

Event History

Mar 11, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:23 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:23 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-22711.

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-22711?

CVE-2021-22711 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).

What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-119.

What is affected by CVE-2021-22711?

Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS) Definition (Def.exe) V15.0.0.21041 and prior versions are affected by CVE-2021-22711.

How can this vulnerability be exploited?