How severe is CVE-2021-44450?

CVE-2021-44450 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-44450 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44450?

CVE-2021-44450 primarily affects Siemens Jt Open Toolkit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44450?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-44450 published?

CVE-2021-44450 was published on 2021-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44450

CVE-2021-44450 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Jt Open Toolkit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Siemens Jt Open Toolkit
Published: 2021-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in JT Utilities (All versions < V12.8.1.1), JTTK (All versions < V10.8.1.1). JTTK library in affected products is vulnerable to an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated buffer when parsing JT files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to leak information in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15055, ZDI-CAN-14915, ZDI-CAN-14865)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44450?: A vulnerability has been identified in JT Utilities (All versions < V12.8.1.1), JTTK (All versions < V10.8.1.1). JTTK library in affected products is vulnerable to an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated buffer when parsing JT files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to leak information in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15055, ZDI-CAN-14915, ZDI-CAN-14865)
How severe is CVE-2021-44450?: CVE-2021-44450 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-44450 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44450?: CVE-2021-44450 primarily affects Siemens Jt Open Toolkit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44450?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-44450 published?: CVE-2021-44450 was published on 2021-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-396621.pdf

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:jt_open_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:jt_utilities:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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