#VU72564 Access of Uninitialized Pointer in Solid Edge SE2022 and Solid Edge SE2023 - CVE-2023-24562

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72564

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-2023-24562

CWE-ID: CWE-824

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Solid Edge SE2022
Server applications / SCADA systems
Solid Edge SE2023
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to uninitialized pointer access while parsing specially crafted PAR files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Solid Edge SE2022: before 2210Update12

Solid Edge SE2023: before 2023

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-23-047-01
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-491245.pdf

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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.