CVE-2021-42698

AzeoTech DAQFactory

Description

Project files are stored memory objects in the form of binary serialized data that can later be read and deserialized again to instantiate the original objects in memory. Malicious manipulation of these files may allow an attacker to corrupt memory.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Users are discouraged from using documents from unknown/untrusted sources. Users are encouraged to store .ctl files in a folder only writeable by admin-level users. Users are encouraged to operate in “Safe Mode” when loading documents that have been out of their control. Users are encouraged to apply a document editing password to their documents. Users should avoid using the Real Time Web-Connect menu items and instead connect to DAQConnect using script.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: AzeoTech DAQFactory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-308-02 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42698?
CVE-2021-42698 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-42698?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2021-42698: Users are discouraged from using documents from unknown/untrusted sources. Users are encouraged to store .ctl files in a folder only writeable by admin-level users. Users are encouraged to operate in “Safe Mode” when loading documents that have been out of their control. Users are encouraged to apply a document editing password to their documents. Users should avoid using the Real Time Web-Connect menu items and instead connect to DAQConnect using script.
Is CVE-2021-42698 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-42698 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-2021-42698?
CVE-2021-42698 affects AzeoTech DAQFactory.
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