CVE-2021-44447: Use After Free

Published Dec 14, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in JT Utilities (All versions < V13.0.3.0), JTTK (All versions < V11.0.3.0). JTTK library in affected products contains a use-after-free vulnerability that could be triggered while parsing specially crafted JT files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-14911)

Affected Software

2 affected components
Siemens Jt Open Toolkit<11.0.3.0
Siemens Jt Utilities<13.0.3.0

Event History

Dec 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-44447.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44447?

The severity of CVE-2021-44447 is high.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-44447?

Siemens JT Open Toolkit versions prior to 11.0.3.0 and Siemens JT Utilities versions prior to 13.0.3.0 are affected by CVE-2021-44447.

4

What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-416.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-44447?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-44447 by leveraging a use-after-free vulnerability in the JTTK library while parsing specially crafted JT files.

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