CVE-2021-38440 FATEK Automation WinProladder

Low 3.3 Published 18 Oct 2021 Updated 17 Sep 2024

An out-of-bounds read in FATEK WinProladder allows attackers to read unauthorized information from memory.

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-2021-38440?

CVE-2021-38440 is a low-severity vulnerability in FATEK Automation WinProladder, published on 18 Oct 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 Automation WinProladder versions 3.30 and prior is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read, which may allow an attacker to read unauthorized information.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38440?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fatek Winproladder.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38440?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-38440 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38440 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-46v3-9g82-r8f2.