CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-33717: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Tue Aug 10 2021(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in JT2Go (All versions < V13.2.0.1), Teamcenter Visualization (All versions < V13.2.0.1). When parsing specially crafted CGM Files, a NULL pointer deference condition could cause the application to crash. The application must be restarted to restore the service. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to cause a Denial-of-Service condition in the application.

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens JT2Go<13.2.0.1
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization<13.2.0.1
Siemens JT2Go<13.2.0.1
13.2.0.1
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization<13.2.0.1
13.2.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-33717?

    CVE-2021-33717 has a high severity rating as it can cause application crashes due to NULL pointer dereference when processing malicious CGM files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-33717?

    To fix CVE-2021-33717, users should upgrade to Siemens JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization version 13.2.0.1 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-33717?

    CVE-2021-33717 affects all versions of Siemens JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization prior to version 13.2.0.1.

  • What happens if CVE-2021-33717 is exploited?

    If CVE-2021-33717 is exploited, the application will crash, requiring a restart to restore service.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-33717?

    There is no known workaround for CVE-2021-33717 other than applying the required software update to address the vulnerability.

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