CVE-2021-3675: synaTEE.signed.dll Out-Of-Bounds Heap Write
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in synaTEE.signed.dll of Synaptics Fingerprint Driver allows a local authorized attacker to overwrite a heap tag, with potential loss of confidentiality. This issue affects: Synaptics Synaptics Fingerprint Driver 5.1.xxx.26 versions prior to xxx=340 on x86/64; 5.2.xxxx.26 versions prior to xxxx=3541 on x86/64; 5.2.2xx.26 versions prior to xx=29 on x86/64; 5.2.3xx.26 versions prior to xx=25 on x86/64; 5.3.xxxx.26 versions prior to xxxx=3543 on x86/64; 5.5.xx.1058 versions prior to xx=44 on x86/64; 5.5.xx.1102 versions prior to xx=34 on x86/64; 5.5.xx.1116 versions prior to xx=14 on x86/64; 6.0.xx.1104 versions prior to xx=50 on x86/64; 6.0.xx.1108 versions prior to xx=31 on x86/64; 6.0.xx.1111 versions prior to xx=58 on x86/64.
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What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-3675.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is Improper Input Validation vulnerability in synaTEE.signed.dll of Synaptics Fingerprint Driver allows…
How does the vulnerability allow an attacker to overwrite a heap tag?
The vulnerability allows a local authorized attacker to overwrite a heap tag by exploiting an improper input validation issue in synaTEE.signed.dll of Synaptics Fingerprint Driver.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-3675?
The severity of CVE-2021-3675 is high with a severity value of 7.1.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-3675?
The affected software versions are Synaptics Fingerprint Driver 5.1.xxx.26 versions prior to xxx=340 on x86/64, 5.2.xxx.26 versions prior to xxx=3541, 5.2.xxx.26 versions prior to xxx=229, 5.2.xxx.26 versions prior to xxx=325, 5.3.xxx.26 versions prior to xxx=3543, 5.5.44.1058, 5.5.34.1102, 5.5.14.1116, and 6.0.58.1111.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-3675?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-3675 in the following references: [https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6411153-6411191-16/hpsbhf03797](https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6411153-6411191-16/hpsbhf03797), [https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-68054](https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-68054), [https://synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/fingerprint-driver-SGX-security-brief-2022-06-14.pdf](https://synaptics.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/fingerprint-driver-SGX-security-brief-2022-06-14.pdf).