CVE-2021-41540: Siemens Solid Edge Viewer OBJ File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Sep 28 2021(Updated: )
A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2021 (All versions < SE2021MP8). The affected application contains a use-after-free vulnerability while parsing OBJ files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process (ZDI-CAN-13776).
Credit: productcert@siemens.com productcert@siemens.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens Solid Edge | <se2021 | |
| Siemens Solid Edge | =se2021 | |
| Siemens Solid Edge | =se2021-maintenance_pack1 | |
| Siemens Solid Edge | =se2021-maintenance_pack2 | |
| Siemens Solid Edge | =se2021-maintenance_pack3 | |
| Siemens Solid Edge | =se2021-maintenance_pack4 | |
| Siemens Solid Edge | =se2021-maintenance_pack5 | |
| Siemens Solid Edge | =se2021-maintenance_pack6 | |
| Siemens Solid Edge | =se2021-maintenance_pack7 | |
| Siemens Solid Edge Viewer | ||
| <se2021 | ||
| =se2021 | ||
| =se2021-maintenance_pack1 | ||
| =se2021-maintenance_pack2 | ||
| =se2021-maintenance_pack3 | ||
| =se2021-maintenance_pack4 | ||
| =se2021-maintenance_pack5 | ||
| =se2021-maintenance_pack6 | ||
| =se2021-maintenance_pack7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-41540.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Siemens Solid Edge Viewer.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-41540?
The severity of CVE-2021-41540 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
How can I mitigate CVE-2021-41540?
To mitigate CVE-2021-41540, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer and apply any patches or security updates provided by the vendor.
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