ZDI-21-364: Esri ArcReader PMF File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Esri ArcReader. 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 PMF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Esri ArcReader |
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What is the severity of ZDI-21-364?
The severity of ZDI-21-364 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability in Esri ArcReader can be exploited by remote attackers executing arbitrary code through malicious pages or files, requiring user interaction.
What software is affected by ZDI-21-364?
Esri ArcReader is the affected software by vulnerability ZDI-21-364.
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