Out-of-Memory Condition Caused by Invalid XML Element in Softing OPC UA SDK
CVE-2021-42262

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Softing

Status
Secure Integration Server
Opc Ua C\+\+ Software Development Kit
Datafeed Opc Suite
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2022

What is CVE-2021-42262?

An issue in Softing's OPC UA C++ SDK prior to version 5.70 involves an invalid XML element within the type dictionary. This imperfection can lead to an out-of-memory condition, causing the OPC UA client to crash unexpectedly. Such vulnerabilities can pose serious risks in industrial environments by disrupting operations and compromising system stability.

References

https://industrial.softing.com/us/solutions/opc-and-opc-u...
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https://industrial.softing.com/fileadmin/sof-files/pdf/ia...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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