CVE-2021-42262: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 11, 2022
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Softing OPC UA C++ SDK before 5.70. An invalid XML element in the type dictionary makes the OPC/UA client crash due to an out-of-memory condition.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Softing Datafeed Opc Suite<=5.19
Softing Opc Ua C\+\+ Software Development Kit>=5.56.0<5.70.0
Softing Secure Integration Server<=1.22

Event History

Mar 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:05 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-42262?

CVE-2021-42262 is a vulnerability in Softing OPC UA C++ SDK before version 5.70 that can cause an out-of-memory condition and crash the OPC/UA client.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42262?

The severity of CVE-2021-42262 is medium (CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-42262?

Softing Datafeed Opc Suite (up to version 5.19), Softing Opc Ua C++ Software Development Kit (between version 5.56.0 and 5.70.0), and Softing Secure Integration Server (up to version 1.22) are affected by CVE-2021-42262.

4

How can CVE-2021-42262 be exploited?

CVE-2021-42262 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted XML element in the type dictionary, causing an out-of-memory condition and crashing the OPC/UA client.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-42262?

To fix CVE-2021-42262, users should update to Softing OPC UA C++ SDK version 5.70 or later.

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