CVE-2021-44859 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 21 Dec 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An out-of-bounds read in the Drawings SDK allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted TGA 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-2021-44859?

CVE-2021-44859 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 TGA file using Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK before 2022.12. The specific issue exists after loading TGA files. An unchecked input data from a crafted TGA 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-2021-44859?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opendesign Drawings Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44859?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44859 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-2021-44859 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44859 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2j25-p69v-8577.