CVE-2021-27496

Description

Datakit Software libraries CatiaV5_3dRead, CatiaV6_3dRead, Step3dRead, Ug3dReadPsr, Jt3dReadPsr modules in KeyShot Versions v10.1 and prior lack proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing PRT files. This could lead to pointer dereferences of a value obtained from an untrusted source. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
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-21-565/ 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-2021-27496?
CVE-2021-27496 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27496?
To fix CVE-2021-27496, 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-2021-27496 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-27496 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-27496?
CVE-2021-27496 affects n/a Datakit Software libraries embedded in Luxion KeyShot software.
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