Discover the impact and mitigation strategies for CVE-2021-45844, a vulnerability in FreeCAD allowing OS command injection via crafted file names. Learn how to secure your systems.
This CVE involves improper sanitization in the invocation of ODA File Converter from FreeCAD 0.19, allowing an attacker to inject OS commands via a crafted filename.
Understanding CVE-2021-45844
This section provides an overview of the vulnerability and its impact.
What is CVE-2021-45844?
CVE-2021-45844 relates to a security issue in FreeCAD that enables attackers to execute malicious OS commands by manipulating filenames.
The Impact of CVE-2021-45844
The vulnerability permits threat actors to inject harmful commands into systems through specially crafted file names, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system compromise.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-45844
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Vulnerability Description
The flaw arises from flaws in command sanitization during the use of ODA File Converter within FreeCAD 0.19.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating filenames to insert malicious OS commands, leading to unauthorized actions on affected systems.
Mitigation and Prevention
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Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates