CVE-2021-22662 Use after free in Fatek FvDesigner

High 7.8 Published Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability in Fatek FvDesigner allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted project file.

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-2021-22662?

CVE-2021-22662 is a high-severity use after free 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

A use after free issue has been identified in Fatek FvDesigner Version 1.5.76 and prior in the way the application processes project files, allowing an attacker to craft a special project file that may permit arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22662?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fatek Fvdesigner.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22662?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22662 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2021-22662 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22662 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m6mv-2cmv-2vpr.

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