CVE-2021-38406

Known Exploited

Delta Electronics DOPSoft 2 Out-of-Bounds Write

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 result in multiple out-of-bounds write instances. 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

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38406?: CVE-2021-38406 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38406?: To fix CVE-2021-38406: 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-2021-38406 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2021-38406 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~82% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-38406?: CVE-2021-38406 affects Delta Electronics DOPSoft 2.

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Description

Remediation

Category

CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write

References

Frequently Asked Questions