CVE-2021-27492

Description

When opening a specially crafted 3DXML file, the application containing Datakit Software libraries CatiaV5_3dRead, CatiaV6_3dRead, Step3dRead, Ug3dReadPsr, Jt3dReadPsr modules in KeyShot Versions v10.1 and prior could disclose arbitrary files to remote attackers. This is because of the passing of specially crafted content to the underlying XML parser without taking proper restrictions such as prohibiting an external DTD.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.70% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory siemens.com Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: n/a Datakit Software libraries embedded in Luxion KeyShot software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-567/ vdb entry third party advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-119468.pdf third party advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-145-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27492?
CVE-2021-27492 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27492?
To fix CVE-2021-27492, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-27492 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-27492 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-27492?
CVE-2021-27492 affects n/a Datakit Software libraries embedded in Luxion KeyShot software.
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