Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NIKON NIS-Elements Viewer 1.2100.1483.0. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of BMP images. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-15134.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nikon | Nis-Elements Viewer | 1.2100.1483.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1217/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.software-dl.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com/vuln/index.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.software-dl.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com/vuln/pdf/VulnerabilitiesRelease Notes
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1217/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-40661?
CVE-2022-40661 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NIKON NIS-Elements Viewer 1.2100.1483.0. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in...
How severe is CVE-2022-40661?
CVE-2022-40661 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-2022-40661?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nikon Nis-Elements Viewer.