Heap-based buffer overflow in Siemens products - CVE-2023-3935
Published: September 12, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU80650
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3935
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the CodeMeter Runtime. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, 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.
Affected software
SIMIT Simulation Platform
SINEC INS
SIMATIC WinCC OA
Desigo CC
SINEMA Remote Connect
SIMATIC PCS neo
PSS ODMS
PSS CAPE
PSS E
FactoryTalk Activation Manager
SINEC INS
SIMATIC WinCC OA
Desigo CC
SINEMA Remote Connect
SIMATIC PCS neo
PSS ODMS
PSS CAPE
PSS E
FactoryTalk Activation Manager
How to mitigate CVE-2023-3935
Install updates from vendor's website.
SIMATIC WinCC OA - update to 3.19 P006
PSS ODMS - update to 13.1.12.1
PSS CAPE - addressed in versions 14.2023-08-23, 15.0.22
PSS E - update to 34.9.6
FactoryTalk Activation Manager - update to 5.01
PSS ODMS - update to 13.1.12.1
PSS CAPE - addressed in versions 14.2023-08-23, 15.0.22
PSS E - update to 34.9.6
FactoryTalk Activation Manager - update to 5.01