CVE-2021-43209: (0Day) Microsoft 3D Viewer 3MF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 10, 2021
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Updated

3D Viewer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft 3D Viewer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of 3MF files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process at low integrity.

ZDI

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft 3D Viewer<7.2107.7012.0
Microsoft 3D Viewer

Event History

Nov 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:47 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:47 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 26, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:39 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-43209?

CVE-2021-43209 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft 3D Viewer.

2

How does CVE-2021-43209 work?

CVE-2021-43209 works by exploiting a use-after-free vulnerability in the parsing of 3MF files in Microsoft 3D Viewer.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43209?

The severity of CVE-2021-43209 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

How can CVE-2021-43209 be exploited?

CVE-2021-43209 can be exploited by tricking a user into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious 3MF file.

5

What should I do to protect myself from CVE-2021-43209?

To protect yourself from CVE-2021-43209, ensure that you have updated Microsoft 3D Viewer to the latest version available.

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