CVE-2021-44046

Name: CVE-2021-44046
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-05T21:15:08.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-44046 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists when reading U3D files in Open Design Alliance PRC SDK before 2022.11. An unchecked return value of a function (verifying input data from a U3D file) leads to an out-of-bounds write. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists when reading U3D files in Open Design Alliance PRC SDK before 2022.11. An unchecked return value of a function (verifying input data from a U3D file) leads to an out-of-bounds write. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

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

0.81%

52.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opendesign	Prc Sdk	< 2022.11

References

https://www.opendesign.com/security-advisoriesThird Party Advisory
https://www.opendesign.com/security-advisoriesThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-44046?

How severe is CVE-2021-44046?

CVE-2021-44046 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44046?

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Source: NVD / NIST