CVE-2021-38404: Delta Electronics DOPSoft 2 Heap-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 result in a heap-based buffer overflow. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Since Delta Electronic DOPSoft 2 (Version 2.00.07 and prior) is end-of-life and will not receive updates to mitigate these vulnerabilities, switch to the replacement software when available.

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

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-38404.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38404?

The severity of CVE-2021-38404 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Delta Electronic DOPSoft 2 (Version 2.00.07 and prior).

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-38404?

The vulnerability could result in a heap-based buffer overflow, allowing an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-38404?

Please refer to the vendor's website or security advisories for information on available fixes or patches.

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