How severe is CVE-2021-45465?

CVE-2021-45465 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-2021-45465 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45465?

CVE-2021-45465 affects Siemens-healthineers Syngo Fastview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45465?

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.

Does CVE-2021-45465 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-45465 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-32231.

When was CVE-2021-45465 published?

CVE-2021-45465 was published on 2024-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45465

CVE-2021-45465 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens-healthineers Syngo Fastview 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-123.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-32231
Weakness: CWE-123
Affected product: Siemens-healthineers Syngo Fastview
Published: 2024-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in syngo fastView (All versions). The affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing BMP files. This could result in a write-what-where condition and an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15696)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45465?: A vulnerability has been identified in syngo fastView (All versions). The affected application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing BMP files. This could result in a write-what-where condition and an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15696)
How severe is CVE-2021-45465?: CVE-2021-45465 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-2021-45465 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45465?: CVE-2021-45465 affects Siemens-healthineers Syngo Fastview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45465?: 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.
Does CVE-2021-45465 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-45465 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-32231.
When was CVE-2021-45465 published?: CVE-2021-45465 was published on 2024-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/support-documentation/cybersecurity/shsa-688797

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens-healthineers:syngo_fastview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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