#VU100693 Insecure DLL loading in Solid Edge - CVE-2024-47942

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100693

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47942

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Solid Edge
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A remote user can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Solid Edge: before 224.0

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External links
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-351178.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.