CVE-2021-45465: syngo fastview — Fix

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in syngo fastView (All versions). The affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing BMP files. This could result in a write-what-where condition and an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15696)

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-123 CWE-123

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
siemens-healthineers	syngo_fastview	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/support-documentation/cybersecurity/shsa-688797 https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/support-documentation/cybersecurity/shsa-688797

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45465? +

A vulnerability has been identified in syngo fastView (All versions). The affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing BMP files. This could result in a write-what-where condition and an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15696) It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-45465? +

CVE-2021-45465 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45465? +

CVE-2021-45465 affects products from siemens-healthineers, specifically: syngo_fastview. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-45465? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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