CVE-2022-29925 Memory corruption in V-SFT

High 7.8 Published 14 Jun 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary code or read information by tricking a user into opening a malicious image file in the V-SFT graphic editor.

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-2022-29925?

CVE-2022-29925 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. / Hakko Electronics Co., Ltd. V-SFT, published on 14 Jun 2022. 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

Access of uninitialized pointer vulnerability exists in the simulator module contained in the graphic editor 'V-SFT' versions prior to v6.1.6.0, which may allow an attacker to obtain information and/or execute arbitrary code by having a user to open a specially crafted image file.

Weakness: CWE-824

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29925?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fujielectric V-Sft.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29925?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-29925 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-2022-29925 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29925 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hccr-2hx6-mwmp.