CVE-2021-42262
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.80%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42262 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Softing OPC UA C++ SDK before 5.70. An invalid XML element in the type dictionary makes the OPC/UA client crash due to an out-of-memory condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Softing OPC UA C++ SDK before 5.70. An invalid XML element in the type dictionary makes the OPC/UA client crash due to an out-of-memory condition.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Softing | Datafeed Opc Suite | <= 5.19 |
| Softing | Opc Ua C\+\+ Software Development Kit | >= 5.56.0, < 5.70.0 |
| Softing | Secure Integration Server | <= 1.22 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42262?
An issue was discovered in Softing OPC UA C++ SDK before 5.70. An invalid XML element in the type dictionary makes the OPC/UA client crash due to an out-of-memory condition.
How severe is CVE-2021-42262?
CVE-2021-42262 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42262?
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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