#VU71088 Buffer overflow in Solid Edge - CVE-2022-47967

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71088

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47967

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the DOCMGMT.DLL. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Solid Edge: before 2023

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External links
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-997779.pdficsa-23-012-11

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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