CVE-2021-29098: Esri ArcReader PMF File Parsing Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2021
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Updated

Multiple uninitialized pointer vulnerabilities when parsing a specially crafted file in Esri ArcReader, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Engine 10.8.1 (and earlier) and ArcGIS Pro 2.7 (and earlier) allow an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Esri ArcReader. 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 PMF files. Crafted data in a PMF file can trigger access to a pointer prior to initialization. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ZDI

Affected Software

7 affected components
Esri ArcReader
Esri ArcGIS<=10.8.1
Esri ArcGIS Desktop<=10.8.1
Esri ArcGIS Pro<=2.7
Esri ArcReader<=10.8.1
Esri ArcGIS Engine<=10.8.1
Esri ArcMap<=10.8.1

Event History

Mar 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 21, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:58 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-29098?

CVE-2021-29098 is a vulnerability in Esri ArcReader that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How does CVE-2021-29098 work?

CVE-2021-29098 is exploited by remote attackers through the parsing of malicious PMF files by the target.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-29098?

Esri ArcReader versions up to and including 10.8.1, and Esri ArcGIS Desktop versions up to and including 10.8.1 and Esri ArcGIS Pro versions up to and including 2.7 are affected.

4

How severe is CVE-2021-29098?

CVE-2021-29098 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

5

How can CVE-2021-29098 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2021-29098, users should update to a version of Esri ArcReader, Esri ArcGIS Desktop, or Esri ArcGIS Pro that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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