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CVE-2021-32497

8.6 · HIGH

SICK SOPAS ET before version 4.8.0 allows attackers to wrap any executable file into an SDD and provide this to a SOPAS ET user.

Published Dec 17, 2021EPSS 0.76%

Overview

CVE-2021-32497 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

SICK SOPAS ET before version 4.8.0 allows attackers to wrap any executable file into an SDD and provide this to a SOPAS ET user. When a user starts the emulator the executable is run without further checks.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32497?

CVE-2021-32497 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-32497?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-32497?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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