CVE-2021-44423 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds read in ODA Drawings Explorer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted BMP 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-2021-44423?
CVE-2021-44423 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 read vulnerability exists when reading a BMP file using Open Design Alliance (ODA) Drawings Explorer before 2022.12. The specific issue exists after loading BMP files. Unchecked input data from a crafted BMP file leads to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44423?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opendesign Drawings Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44423?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44423 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-2021-44423 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44423 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-555r-hp4v-qj62.