7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-44423

First published: Tue Dec 21 2021(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists when reading a BMP file using Open Design Alliance (ODA) Drawings Explorer before 2022.12. The specific issue exists after loading BMP files. Unchecked input data from a crafted BMP file leads to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Opendesign Drawings Explorer<=2022.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-44423?

    CVE-2021-44423 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that exists when reading a BMP file using Open Design Alliance (ODA) Drawings Explorer before version 2022.12.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-44423?

    The severity of CVE-2021-44423 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • How does CVE-2021-44423 occur?

    CVE-2021-44423 occurs due to an unchecked input data from a crafted BMP file, leading to an out-of-bounds read.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-44423?

    Open Design Alliance (ODA) Drawings Explorer before version 2022.12 is affected by CVE-2021-44423.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-44423?

    To fix CVE-2021-44423, it is recommended to update Open Design Alliance (ODA) Drawings Explorer to version 2022.12 or later.

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