CVE-2021-27590: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer TIF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise 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 TIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Other sources
When a user opens manipulated Tag Image File Format (.TIFF) format files received from untrusted sources in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9, the application crashes and becomes temporarily unavailable to the user until restart of the application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27590?
CVE-2021-27590 is a vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit this vulnerability, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27590?
The severity of CVE-2021-27590 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-27590?
The vulnerability affects SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the patches provided by SAP.