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Advisory Published

ZDI-21-1358: Open Design Alliance (ODA) ODAViewer DWF File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Open Design Alliance (ODA) ODAViewer. 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 DWF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Open Design Alliance ODA Viewer

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-21-1358?

    ZDI-21-1358 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-21-1358?

    To fix ZDI-21-1358, update Open Design Alliance ODAViewer to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-21-1358?

    ZDI-21-1358 affects installations of Open Design Alliance ODAViewer.

  • What are the attack vectors for ZDI-21-1358?

    The attack vector for ZDI-21-1358 involves user interaction, requiring the target to visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious file.

  • What kind of exploit can occur with ZDI-21-1358?

    Exploiting ZDI-21-1358 can lead to arbitrary code execution on vulnerable systems.

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