What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-42024?

CVE-2021-42024 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-42024?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-42024. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Simcenter Star Ccm Viewer CVE-2021-42024

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2021-12-14 productcert@siemens.com

Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption Simcenter Star Ccm Viewer

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 14, 2021 - 12:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Viewer (All versions < 2021.3.1). The starview+.exe application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing scene files. This could result in an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Viewer (All versions < 2021.3.1). Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability could allow attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Viewer (All versions < 2021.3.1). The starview+.exe application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing scene files. This could result in an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Affected products include: Siemens Simcenter Star-Ccm\+ Viewer.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).