7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-44859

First published: Tue Dec 21 2021(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists when reading a TGA file using Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK before 2022.12. The specific issue exists after loading TGA files. An unchecked input data from a crafted TGA 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 Sdk<2022.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-44859?

    CVE-2021-44859 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that exists when reading a TGA file using Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK before version 2022.12.

  • How does CVE-2021-44859 impact Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK?

    CVE-2021-44859 allows an attacker to exploit the vulnerability by providing a crafted TGA file, leading to an out-of-bounds read and potentially enabling further attacks.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-44859?

    CVE-2021-44859 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2021-44859?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-44859, it is recommended to update to Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK version 2022.12 or newer.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-44859?

    More information about CVE-2021-44859 can be found at the Open Design Alliance security advisories page: https://www.opendesign.com/security-advisories

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