#VU97144 Stack-based buffer overflow in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation - CVE-2024-41170

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97144

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-2024-41170

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Tecnomatix Plant Simulation
Server applications / SCADA systems

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 SPP files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can 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

Tecnomatix Plant Simulation: 2302 - 2404

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External links
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-427715.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.