SB2021120107 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Esri ArcReader

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the parsing of PMF files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted PMF file, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the parsing of PMF files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted PMF file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

References

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1370/
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1371/