Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Viewer (All versions < V2021.2.1). The starview+.exe application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing scene files. This could result in an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-13700)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Simcenter Star-Ccm\+ | < 2021.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-109294.pdfPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1074/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-109294.pdfPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1074/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-25665?
CVE-2021-25665 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Viewer (All versions < V2021.2.1). The starview+.exe application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing scene files. This...
How severe is CVE-2021-25665?
CVE-2021-25665 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-25665?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Siemens Simcenter Star-Ccm\+.