CVE-2021-38406KEV · OVERDUECWE-787

Delta Electronics DOPSoft 2 Out-of-Bounds Write

High · published September 17, 2021

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.

1500
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
76%
Percentile
99.5
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty user can exploit an oversight in Delta Electronic DOPSoft 2! 🛠️ This vulnerability can lead to multiple out-of-bounds writes, transforming harmless project files into potential code execution triggers! Think of it like a chef who never double-checks their ingredient measurements; one wrong scoop could lead to a culinary disaster. In this case, the software fails to validate certain inputs, allowing attackers to stir up trouble and run code without proper checks. If an attacker gets in, they could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, which is absolutely devastating! This means they could take control of the system, modify data, or disrupt operations without anyone being the wiser.

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who never double-checks their ingredient measurements; one wrong scoop could lead to a culinary disaster. In this case, the software fails to validate certain inputs, allowing attackers to stir up trouble and run code without proper checks. CVE-2021-38406 exposes multiple out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities due to improper validation of user-supplied data in project files in Delta Electronic DOPSoft 2, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code.

What to do

If an attacker gets in, they could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, which is absolutely devastating! This means they could take control of the system, modify data, or disrupt operations without anyone being the wiser. To safeguard your systems, update DOPSoft to version 2.00.08 or later immediately! Additionally, review your project files for any anomalies and ensure proper input validation is enforced. You've got this! By staying vigilant and applying these updates, you'll help keep your systems secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.76428 · 99.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write
Published
2021-09-17T18:54Z
KEV added
2022-08-25 · due 2022-09-15
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Sep 15
    kev
  • 17 SEP 18:54Z
    Delta Electronics DOPSoft 2 Out-of-Bounds Write
    cvelistv5