CVE-2021-44046 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in the PRC SDK allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious U3D 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-2021-44046?

CVE-2021-44046 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 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

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists when reading U3D files in Open Design Alliance PRC SDK before 2022.11. An unchecked return value of a function (verifying input data from a U3D file) leads to an out-of-bounds write. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44046?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opendesign Prc Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44046?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44046 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-2021-44046 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44046 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v4xw-qmpv-pr5g.

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