CVE-2021-27434: Infoleak

Published May 20, 2021
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Updated

Products with Unified Automation .NET based OPC UA Client/Server SDK Bundle: Versions V3.0.7 and prior (.NET 4.5, 4.0, and 3.5 Framework versions only) are vulnerable to an uncontrolled recursion, which may allow an attacker to trigger a stack overflow.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Unified Automation GmbH Unified Automation .NET based OPC UA Client/Server SDK Bundle: Versions V3.0.7 and prior (.NET 4.5, 4.0, and 3.5 Framework versions only)
Unified-automation .net Based Opc Ua Client\/server Sdk<=3.0.7
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5

Event History

May 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27434?

CVE-2021-27434 is a vulnerability in the Unified Automation .NET based OPC UA Client/Server SDK Bundle with versions up to 3.0.7, which allows an attacker to trigger a stack overflow.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27434?

CVE-2021-27434 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-27434?

Versions 3.0.7 and prior of the Unified Automation .NET based OPC UA Client/Server SDK Bundle (for .NET Framework 4.5, 4.0, and 3.5) are affected.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-27434?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-27434 by triggering an uncontrolled recursion, leading to a stack overflow.

5

Is Microsoft .NET Framework vulnerable to CVE-2021-27434?

Microsoft .NET Framework versions 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5 are not vulnerable to CVE-2021-27434.

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