#VU89653 Heap-based buffer overflow in Solid Edge - CVE-2024-33489

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89653

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-2024-33489

CWE-ID: CWE-122

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 while parsing specially crafted PAR files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted PAR file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install update 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-589937.html

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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.