Vulnerability identifier: #VU60541
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Simcenter Femap
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 type confusion error. A remote attacker can ptrick a victim to open a specially crafted NEU file, trigger a type confusion error 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
Simcenter Femap: 2020.2 - 2021.1
External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/txt/ssa-609880.txt
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-296/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-295/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-294/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-293/
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.