CVE-2021-22638 Memory corruption in Fatek FvDesigner

High 7.8 Published Updated

An attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted project file in Fatek FvDesigner.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-22638?

CVE-2021-22638 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Fatek FvDesigner, published on 3 Mar 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Fatek FvDesigner Version 1.5.76 and prior is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read while processing project files, allowing an attacker to craft a special project file that may permit arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22638?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fatek Fvdesigner.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22638?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22638 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-22638 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22638 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v6wf-5rwf-gjw6.

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