CVE-2021-42698
AzeoTech DAQFactory
7.8CVSSHIGH
Description
Project files are stored memory objects in the form of binary serialized data that can later be read and deserialized again to instantiate the original objects in memory. Malicious manipulation of these files may allow an attacker to corrupt memory.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Workaround Available
MITRE ATT&CK
3 techniques Execution
Initial Access
References
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-308-02
us-cert.cisa.gov
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2021/icsa-21-308-02.json
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-21-308-02
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Timeline
Published
Nov 5, 2021
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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