Vulnerability Description
Multiple uninitialized pointer vulnerabilities when parsing a specially crafted file in Esri ArcReader, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Engine 10.8.1 (and earlier) and ArcGIS Pro 2.7 (and earlier) allow an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Esri | Arcgis Engine | <= 10.8.1 |
| Esri | Arcgis Pro | <= 2.7 |
| Esri | Arcmap | <= 10.8.1 |
| Esri | Arcreader | <= 10.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis/administration/security-advisorVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-361/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-362/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-372/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis/administration/security-advisorVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-361/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-362/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-372/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-29098?
CVE-2021-29098 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Multiple uninitialized pointer vulnerabilities when parsing a specially crafted file in Esri ArcReader, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Engine 10.8.1 (and earlier) and ArcGIS Pro 2.7 (and earlier) allow an una...
How severe is CVE-2021-29098?
CVE-2021-29098 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-2021-29098?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Esri Arcgis Engine, Esri Arcgis Pro, Esri Arcmap, Esri Arcreader.