CVE-2021-34303: Siemens JT2Go TIFF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in JT2Go (All versions < V13.2), Teamcenter Visualization (All versions < V13.2). The TiffLoader.dll library in affected applications lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing TIFF files. This could result in an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to leak information in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-13198)

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Siemens JT2Go. 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 TIFF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Siemens JT2Go<13.2.0
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization<13.2.0
Siemens JT2Go<13.2
13.2
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization<13.2
13.2
Siemens JT2Go

Event History

Jul 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:03 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:16 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-34303.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'Siemens JT2Go TIFF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34303?

The severity of CVE-2021-34303 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who can disclose sensitive information by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-34303?

Siemens JT2Go versions up to 13.2.0 and Siemens Teamcenter Visualization versions up to 13.2.0 are affected by CVE-2021-34303.

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