CVE-2021-38402

Delta Electronics DOPSoft 2 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow

Description

Delta Electronic DOPSoft 2 (Version 2.00.07 and prior) lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing specific project files. This could lead to a stack-based buffer overflow while trying to copy to a buffer during font string handling. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Remediation

Solution:

  • DOPSoft 2 will not receive an update to mitigate these vulnerabilities because it is an end-of-life product. Delta Electronics recommends users to switch to the replacement software when available

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.98% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Delta Electronics DOPSoft 2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-252-02 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38402?
CVE-2021-38402 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38402?
To fix CVE-2021-38402: DOPSoft 2 will not receive an update to mitigate these vulnerabilities because it is an end-of-life product. Delta Electronics recommends users to switch to the replacement software when available
Is CVE-2021-38402 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-38402 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-38402?
CVE-2021-38402 affects Delta Electronics DOPSoft 2.
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