CVE-2021-44442

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in JT Utilities (All versions < V13.1.1.0), JTTK (All versions < V11.1.1.0). JTTK library in affected products contains an out of bounds write past the fixed-length heap-based buffer while parsing specially crafted JT files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-14995)

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens JT Utilities
Affected: Siemens JTTK
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-802578.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-44442?
CVE-2021-44442 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-44442?
To fix CVE-2021-44442, 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-2021-44442 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-44442 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-2021-44442?
CVE-2021-44442 affects Siemens JT Utilities, Siemens JTTK.
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