CVE-2021-29098

ArcGIS general raster security update: uninitialized pointer

Description

Multiple uninitialized pointer vulnerabilities when parsing a specially crafted file in Esri ArcReader, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Engine 10.8.1 (and earlier) and ArcGIS Pro 2.7 (and earlier) allow an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.35%
Vendor Advisory esri.com
Affected: Esri ArcReader
Affected: Esri ArcGIS Desktop
Affected: Esri ArcGIS Engine
Affected: Esri ArcGIS Engine
Affected: Esri ArcGIS Engine
Affected: Esri ArcGIS Engine
Affected: Esri ArcGIS Pro
Affected: Esri ArcGIS Desktop Background Geoprocessing
Affected: Esri ArcGIS Desktop Background Geoprocessing
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References

Link Tags
https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis/administration/security-advisory-general-raster/ vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-361/ third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-362/ third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-372/ third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29098?
CVE-2021-29098 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-29098?
To fix CVE-2021-29098, 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-2021-29098 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-29098 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-2021-29098?
CVE-2021-29098 affects Esri ArcReader, Esri ArcGIS Desktop, Esri ArcGIS Engine, Esri ArcGIS Engine, Esri ArcGIS Engine, Esri ArcGIS Engine, Esri ArcGIS Pro, Esri ArcGIS Desktop Background Geoprocessing, Esri ArcGIS Desktop Background Geoprocessing.
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