Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-40643
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ansys SpaceClaim 2022 R1. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of X_B files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-17407.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2022-40643
- cpe:2.3:a:ansys:spaceclaim:2022:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-40643
0.10%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 43 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-40643
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
Zero Day Initiative | |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-40643
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The product accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized.Assigned by: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-40643
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1199/
ZDI-22-1199 | Zero Day InitiativeThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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