CVE-2021-38427

RTI Connext DDS Professional and Connext DDS Secure Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Description

RTI Connext DDS Professional and Connext DDS Secure Versions 4.2.x to 6.1.0 are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Solution:

  • RTI recommends users apply the available patches for these issues. A patch is available on the RTI customer portal or by contacting RTI Support. Also, contact RTI Support for mitigations, including how to use RTI DDS Secure to mitigate against the network amplification issue.

Categories

6.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory rti.com
Affected: RTI Connext DDS Professional
Affected: RTI Connext DDS Secure
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-315-02 third party advisory us government resource
https://support.rti.com/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2F permissions required vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38427?
CVE-2021-38427 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38427?
To fix CVE-2021-38427: RTI recommends users apply the available patches for these issues. A patch is available on the RTI customer portal or by contacting RTI Support. Also, contact RTI Support for mitigations, including how to use RTI DDS Secure to mitigate against the network amplification issue.
Is CVE-2021-38427 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-38427 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-2021-38427?
CVE-2021-38427 affects RTI Connext DDS Professional, RTI Connext DDS Secure.
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