CVE-2021-32994
mediumpriority · track · 31EPSS 0.017 · 77 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
Softing OPC UA C++ SDK (Software Development Kit) versions from 5.59 to 5.64 exported library functions don't properly validate received extension objects, which may allow an attacker to crash the software by sending a variety of specially crafted packets to access several unexpected memory locations.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
No vendor fix yet; a mitigation is available.
- MitigationOPC UA C++ SDK (Software Development Kit)cisa_csaf_ot
Softing has released version 5.65 to address this vulnerability and has notified known users of the release. As this vulnerability only affects the publisher and subscriber protocol, Softing highly recommends customers using this protocol to upgrade to the latest version or disable the functionality. Please download the latest software package from the Softing website.
https://industrial.softing.com/products/opc-ua-and-opc-classic-sdks.html
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 5–7.5
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (4)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- softing opc ua c++ software development kit5.59.0 → 5.65.0nvdUScpe:2.3:a:softing:opc_ua_c\+\+_software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- ICSA-21-168-02Softing OPC-UA C++ SDK2021-06-17icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
A remote attacker may be able to crash the device, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. This vulnerability existsin exported functions of the library, and exploits may have different consequences depending on how the library functions have been used.
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (8)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2021-32994/cnnvd
- https://industrial.softing.com/products/opc-ua-and-opc-classic-sdks.htmlPatchcnnvd
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-168-02cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2021.2164cnnvd
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-168-02cnnvd
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021061806cnnvd
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-168-02enisa_euvd
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-168-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resourcenvd
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