CVE-2021-38402: Delta Electronics DOPSoft 2 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 17, 2021
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Updated

Delta Electronic DOPSoft 2 (Version 2.00.07 and prior) lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing specific project files. This could lead to a stack-based buffer overflow while trying to copy to a buffer during font string handling. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Deltaww Dopsoft>=2.00<=2.00.07
Delta Electronics DOPSoft 2: Version 2.00.07 and prior

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Delta Electronic DOPSoft 2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.00.07 and prior
  2. Compensating control

    Delta Electronics recommends switching to the replacement software when available (DOPSoft 2 is end-of-life and will not receive updates to mitigate these vulnerabilities).

Event History

Sep 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for Delta Electronic DOPSoft 2?

The vulnerability ID for Delta Electronic DOPSoft 2 is CVE-2021-38402.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38402?

The severity of CVE-2021-38402 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-38402?

The affected software for CVE-2021-38402 is Delta Electronic DOPSoft 2 (Version 2.00.07 and prior).

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-38402?

CVE-2021-38402 could lead to a stack-based buffer overflow while handling specific project files, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-38402?

Yes, it is recommended to update to version 2.00.08 or later of Delta Electronic DOPSoft 2 to fix the vulnerability.

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