CVE-2022-2951: Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior are vulnerable to improper validation of array index

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2951?

hyperview player: upgrade to newer than 2021.1.0.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2951 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2951 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-2951 affect?

CVE-2022-2951 affects hyperview player. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior are vulnerable to improper validation of array index vulnerability during processing of H3D files. A DWORD value from a PoC file is extracted and used as an index to write to a buffe

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-2951 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting hyperview player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior are vulnerable to improper validation of array index vulnerability during processing of H3D files. A DWORD value from a PoC file is extracted and used as an index to write to a buffer, leading to memory corruption.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-129
Published	2022-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: altair

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-13 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

altair hyperview player UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2021.1.0.27

Fixed in: newer than 2021.1.0.27

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hyperview-player || rpm -q hyperview-player || hyperview-player --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2021.1.0.27 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hyperview-player

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hyperview-player

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2951?

hyperview player: upgrade to newer than 2021.1.0.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2951 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2951 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-2951 affect?

CVE-2022-2951 affects hyperview player. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior are vulnerable to improper validation of array index vulnerability during processing of H3D files. A DWORD value from a PoC file is extracted and used as an index to write to a buffe

How urgent is CVE-2022-2951?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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CVE-2022-2950 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior are vulnerable to the use of uninitialized memory vu
CVE-2022-2949 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior are vulnerable to the use of uninitialized memory vu
CVE-2022-2947 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Altair HyperView Player versions 2021.1.0.27 and prior perform operations on a memory buffer but can read f

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