Vulnerability identifier: #VU60539

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38405

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JT2Go
Server applications / Virtualization software
Teamcenter Visualization
Other software / Other software solutions

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 in the Datalogics APDFL library. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption 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

JT2Go: All versions

Teamcenter Visualization: 12.4 - 13.3

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/txt/ssa-301589.txticsa-22-041-07-1
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-339/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-337/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-336/

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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.