CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-29298: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jul 30 2021(Updated: )

Improper Input Validation in Emerson GE Automation Proficy Machine Edition v8.0 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and application crash via crafted traffic from a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack to the component "FrameworX.exe"in the module "fxVPStatcTcp.dll".

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Emerson Proficy Machine Edition=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-29298.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-29298?

    The severity of CVE-2021-29298 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2021-29298?

    The affected software for CVE-2021-29298 is Emerson GE Automation Proficy Machine Edition v8.0.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-29298?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-29298 by causing a denial of service and application crash through crafted traffic from a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack to the component "FrameworX.exe" in the module "fxVPStatcTcp.dll".

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-29298?

    Currently, there is no information available regarding a fix for CVE-2021-29298. It is recommended to follow the provided references for any updates or patches.

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