CVE-2021-44048
Description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists when reading a TIF file using Open Design Alliance (ODA) Drawings Explorer before 2022.11. The specific issue exists after loading TIF files. Crafted data in a TIF file can trigger a write operation past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Out-of-bounds write in ODA Drawings Explorer before 2022.11 allows code execution via crafted TIF file.
Vulnerability
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in Open Design Alliance (ODA) Drawings Explorer before version 2022.11 when reading TIF files. The issue occurs after loading a TIF file, where crafted data can trigger a write operation past the end of an allocated buffer.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing a specially crafted TIF file to a user of ODA Drawings Explorer. No authentication is required; the user must open the malicious file. The exploited process runs in the context of the current user.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system.
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in ODA Drawings Explorer version 2022.11. Users should update to this version or later. No workarounds are documented.
AI Insight generated on May 27, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Open Design Alliance/Drawings Explorerdescription
- Range: <2022.11
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
1- www.opendesign.com/security-advisoriesmitrex_refsource_MISC
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