CVE-2021-32499: High severity sick sopas engineering tool vulnerability

Published Dec 17, 2021
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Updated

SICK SOPAS ET before version 4.8.0 allows attackers to manipulate the command line arguments to pass in any value to the Emulator executable.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SICK Sopas Engineering Tool<4.8.0

Remediation

Event History

Dec 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32499?

The severity of CVE-2021-32499 is considered medium due to its ability to allow command line argument manipulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-32499?

To fix CVE-2021-32499, upgrade the SICK SOPAS ET to version 4.8.0 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-32499?

CVE-2021-32499 affects SICK SOPAS Engineering Tool versions prior to 4.8.0.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2021-32499?

CVE-2021-32499 can be exploited through command line argument manipulation, which may lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-32499?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2021-32499; upgrading to the latest version is recommended.

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