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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-42698

Project files are stored memory objects in the form of binary serialized data that can later be read and deserialized again to instantiate the original objects in memory. Malicious manipulation of the...

Vulnerability Description

Project files are stored memory objects in the form of binary serialized data that can later be read and deserialized again to instantiate the original objects in memory. Malicious manipulation of these files may allow an attacker to corrupt memory.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AzeotechDaqfactory<= 18.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-502

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-42698?

CVE-2021-42698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Project files are stored memory objects in the form of binary serialized data that can later be read and deserialized again to instantiate the original objects in memory. Malicious manipulation of the...

How severe is CVE-2021-42698?

CVE-2021-42698 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-2021-42698?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Azeotech Daqfactory.