#VU89662 Stack-based buffer overflow in Solid Edge - CVE-2024-34773

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89662

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-2024-34773

CWE-ID: CWE-121

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 unauthenticated attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted PAR file, trigger stack-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 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-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.