CVE-2026-12921: CWE-416 Use after free in AzeoTech DAQFactory
AzeoTech DAQFactory versions 21.1 and earlier have a Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416) triggered by specially crafted .ctl files. This vulnerability can lead to code execution if exploited. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.4. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12921 is a Use After Free vulnerability in AzeoTech DAQFactory affecting versions 21.1 and earlier. The flaw is triggered by specially crafted .ctl files and can result in code execution by an attacker. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction, limiting remote exploitation. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.4. No official remediation or patch has been released by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution on affected systems. However, exploitation requires local access and user interaction, which reduces the attack surface. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet. Users should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates and consider restricting local access and user interaction with untrusted .ctl files as a temporary precaution. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-12921: CWE-416 Use after free in AzeoTech DAQFactory
Description
AzeoTech DAQFactory versions 21.1 and earlier have a Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416) triggered by specially crafted .ctl files. This vulnerability can lead to code execution if exploited. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.4. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.4high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12921 is a Use After Free vulnerability in AzeoTech DAQFactory affecting versions 21.1 and earlier. The flaw is triggered by specially crafted .ctl files and can result in code execution by an attacker. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction, limiting remote exploitation. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.4. No official remediation or patch has been released by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution on affected systems. However, exploitation requires local access and user interaction, which reduces the attack surface. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor yet. Users should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates and consider restricting local access and user interaction with untrusted .ctl files as a temporary precaution. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- icscert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-22T16:34:48.169Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3d73fb4853345fc14dfa1f
Added to database: 06/25/2026, 18:31:23 UTC
Last enriched: 08/07/2026, 05:52:08 UTC
Last updated: 08/09/2026, 00:41:12 UTC
Views: 69
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