CVE-2021-44442
First published: Tue Dec 14 2021(Updated: )
A vulnerability has been identified in JT Utilities (All versions < V13.1.1.0), JTTK (All versions < V11.1.1.0). JTTK library in affected products contains an out of bounds write past the fixed-length heap-based buffer while parsing specially crafted JT files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-14995)
Credit: productcert@siemens.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens Jt Open Toolkit | <11.1.1.0 | |
| Siemens Jt Utilities | <13.1.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-44442.
What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
Affected software versions are JT Utilities < V13.1.1.0 and JTTK < V11.1.1.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44442?
The severity of CVE-2021-44442 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does this vulnerability occur?
This vulnerability occurs due to an out-of-bounds write past the fixed-length heap-based buffer while parsing specially crafted JT files.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-44442?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-44442 to execute arbitrary code.
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