CVE-2021-22672 Memory corruption in Delta Electronics CNCSoft ScreenEditor

High 7.8 Published 10 May 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in Delta Electronics CNCSoft ScreenEditor via memory corruption.

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-2021-22672?

CVE-2021-22672 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Delta Electronics CNCSoft ScreenEditor, published on 10 May 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

Delta Electronics' CNCSoft ScreenEditor in versions prior to v1.01.30 could allow the corruption of data, a denial-of-service condition, or code execution. The vulnerability may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22672?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Deltaww Cncsoft Screeneditor.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22672?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22672 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-2021-22672 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22672 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ghg3-3cwf-8cwp.