CVE-2021-44462

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified

CVE-2021-44462 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability can be exploited by parsing maliciously crafted project files with Horner Automation Cscape EnvisionRV v4.50.3.1 and prior. The issues result from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in reads and writes past the end of allocated data structures. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability can be exploited by parsing maliciously crafted project files with Horner Automation Cscape EnvisionRV v4.50.3.1 and prior. The issues result from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in reads and writes past the end of allocated data structures. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability as an attacker must trick a valid user to open a malicious HMI project file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.69%

47.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HornerautomationCscape Envisionrv<= 4.50.3.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-44462?
This vulnerability can be exploited by parsing maliciously crafted project files with Horner Automation Cscape EnvisionRV v4.50.3.1 and prior. The issues result from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in reads and writes past the end of allocated data structures. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability as an attacker must trick a valid user to open a malicious HMI project file.
How severe is CVE-2021-44462?
CVE-2021-44462 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44462?
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