MEDIUM
CVE-2021-29297
CWE-120Published: July 30, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer Overflow in Emerson GE Automation Proficy Machine Edition v8.0 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service and application crash via crafted traffic from a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack to the component "FrameworX.exe" in the module "MSVCR100.dll".
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-29297 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.3.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
emerson1 product(s)
proficy machine edition
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://github.com/boofish/GE_Proficy_Machine_Edition_vulBroken Link · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/boofish/GE_Proficy_Machine_Edition_vul/blob/main/vul1/vul1_steps.pdfBroken Link · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/boofish/GE_Proficy_Machine_Edition_vulBroken Link · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/boofish/GE_Proficy_Machine_Edition_vul/blob/main/vul1/vul1_steps.pdfBroken Link · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-29297
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 30, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-120)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-29297 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.