CVE-2021-27490

Name: CVE-2021-27490
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-27T17:15:07.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27490 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Datakit Software libraries CatiaV5_3dRead, CatiaV6_3dRead, Step3dRead, Ug3dReadPsr, Jt3dReadPsr modules in KeyShot Versions v10.1 and prior are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Datakit Software libraries CatiaV5_3dRead, CatiaV6_3dRead, Step3dRead, Ug3dReadPsr, Jt3dReadPsr modules in KeyShot Versions v10.1 and prior are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.03%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Datakit	Crosscadware	<= 2021.1
Luxion	Keyshot	<= 10.1
Siemens	Solid Edge Se2020 Firmware	All versions
Siemens	Solid Edge Se2021 Firmware	All versions

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-119468.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-145-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-566/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-119468.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-145-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-566/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27490?

How severe is CVE-2021-27490?

CVE-2021-27490 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27490?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST