Use-After-Free Vulnerability in JT Utilities and JTTK by Siemens
CVE-2021-44447

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Siemens
Status
Jt Utilities
Jttk
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 December 2021

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in JT Utilities and JTTK, affecting all versions prior to V13.0.3.0 and V11.0.3.0, respectively. This vulnerability arises when the JTTK library processes specially crafted JT files, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. This issue highlights the necessity for organizations to update their software to mitigate the risks associated with such vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

JT Utilities All versions < V13.0.3.0

JTTK All versions < V11.0.3.0

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-35214...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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