CVE-2021-22666 Memory corruption in Fatek FvDesigner

High 7.8 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow 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-2021-22666?

CVE-2021-22666 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 a stack-based buffer overflow while project files are being processed, allowing an attacker to craft a special project file that may permit arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22666?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fatek Fvdesigner.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22666?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22666 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-2021-22666 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22666 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-85x9-gv45-8hqx.

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