#VU59326 Integer overflow in DaVinci Resolve - CVE-2021-40417

Vulnerability identifier: #VU59326

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40417

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DaVinci Resolve
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Blackmagic Design

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when parsing a file that is submitted to the DPDecoder service as a job. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DaVinci Resolve: 17.3.1.0005

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1426

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.