CVE-2021-41537

Name: CVE-2021-41537
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-28T12:15:08.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-41537 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2021 (All versions < SE2021MP8). The affected application contains a use-after-free vulnerability while parsing OBJ files. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2021 (All versions < SE2021MP8). The affected application contains a use-after-free vulnerability while parsing OBJ files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process (ZDI-CAN-13789).

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

1.12%

62.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Solid Edge	< se2021
Siemens	Solid Edge	se2021

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-728618.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1121/Third Party Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-728618.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1121/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41537?

How severe is CVE-2021-41537?

CVE-2021-41537 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41537?

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