CVE-2021-27490: (0Day) Siemens Solid Edge Viewer JT File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Datakit Software libraries CatiaV53dRead, CatiaV63dRead, Step3dRead, Ug3dReadPsr, Jt3dReadPsr modules in KeyShot Versions v10.1 and prior are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Solid Edge 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 JT 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 data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27490?
CVE-2021-27490 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit this vulnerability, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2021-27490?
Siemens Solid Edge Viewer, Datakit CrossCadWare, Luxion KeyShot, and Siemens Solid Edge Se2020 and Se2021 Firmware are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-27490?
CVE-2021-27490 has a severity level of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2021-27490?
To fix CVE-2021-27490, it is recommended to apply the necessary security updates or patches provided by Siemens for the affected software products.