CVE-2021-29100: ArcGIS Earth has a File Parsing Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Published May 5, 2021
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Updated

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Esri ArcGIS Earth versions 1.11.0 and below which allows arbitrary file creation on an affected system through crafted input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain arbitrary code execution under security context of the user running ArcGIS Earth by inducing the user to upload a crafted file to an affected system.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Esri ArcGIS Earth<=1.11.0

Event History

May 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-29100.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29100?

The severity of CVE-2021-29100 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2021-29100 impact Esri ArcGIS Earth?

CVE-2021-29100 allows arbitrary file creation on an affected system through crafted input, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution under the security context of the user running ArcGIS Earth.

4

Which versions of Esri ArcGIS Earth are affected by CVE-2021-29100?

Esri ArcGIS Earth versions 1.11.0 and below are affected by CVE-2021-29100.

5

Is there a security update available for CVE-2021-29100?

Yes, a security update is available for CVE-2021-29100. Please refer to the Esri ArcGIS Earth website for more information.

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