CVE-2021-45465 Memory corruption in syngo fastView
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious BMP file in Siemens syngo fastView.
- 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-2021-45465?
CVE-2021-45465 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens syngo fastView, published on 4 Jan 2024. 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 syngo fastView (All versions). The affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing BMP files. This could result in a write-what-where condition and an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15696)
Weakness: CWE-123
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45465?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens-Healthineers Syngo Fastview.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45465?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45465 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-2021-45465 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45465 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens syngo fastView
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r39-fvrv-xrfj.