CVE-2021-44859
Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists when reading a TGA file using Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK before 2022.12. The specific issue exists after loading TGA files. An unchecked input data from a crafted TGA file leads to an out-of-bounds read. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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An out-of-bounds read in ODA Drawings SDK before 2022.12 when parsing crafted TGA files allows arbitrary code execution in the current process.
Vulnerability
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK versions before 2022.12 when reading a TGA file. The issue occurs after loading a crafted TGA file due to unchecked input data, leading to an out-of-bounds read [1].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing a specially crafted TGA file to an application using the affected SDK. No authentication is required if the application loads untrusted files; the attacker only needs to convince the user or process to open the malicious file [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. This can lead to information disclosure, modification of data, or denial of service depending on the application's privileges [1].
Mitigation
Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK version 2022.12 fixes this vulnerability. Users should update to 2022.12 or later. If immediate update is not possible, avoid opening TGA files from untrusted sources [1].
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 SDKdescription
- Range: <2022.12
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
1- www.opendesign.com/security-advisoriesmitrex_refsource_MISC
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