Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the RS-274X aperture macro variables handling functionality of Gerbv 2.7.0 and dev (commit b5f1eacd) and the forked version of Gerbv (commit 71493260). A specially-crafted gerber file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gerbv Project | Gerbv | 2.7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00040.html
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1404ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5306Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00040.html
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1404ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5306Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-40394?
CVE-2021-40394 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the RS-274X aperture macro variables handling functionality of Gerbv 2.7.0 and dev (commit b5f1eacd) and the forked version of Gerbv (commit 71493260). A...
How severe is CVE-2021-40394?
CVE-2021-40394 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40394?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gerbv Project Gerbv, Debian Debian Linux.