CVE-2021-44013 Memory corruption in JT2Go

Q: Is CVE-2021-44013 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44013 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-44013?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44013 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.8 Published 14 Dec 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An out-of-bounds write in Siemens JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted JT files.

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-2021-44013?

CVE-2021-44013 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens Jt2go, published on 14 Dec 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 vulnerability has been identified in JT2Go (All versions < V13.2.0.5), Teamcenter Visualization (All versions < V13.2.0.5). The DL180pdfl.dll contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted JT files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15103)

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44013?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Siemens Jt2go, Siemens Teamcenter Visualization.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44013?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44013 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-2021-44013 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44013 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-22h8-jh78-8mgh.