CVE-2021-27591: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption 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 PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Other sources
When a user opens manipulated Portable Document Format (.PDF) 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 the severity of CVE-2021-27591?
CVE-2021-27591 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27591?
To fix CVE-2021-27591, update SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer to the latest version provided by SAP.
What are the risks of CVE-2021-27591 if left unpatched?
If left unpatched, CVE-2021-27591 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, compromising the affected system.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-27591?
Yes, user interaction is required because the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which versions of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer are affected by CVE-2021-27591?
CVE-2021-27591 affects SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.