#VU65299 Buffer overflow in PADS Standard/Plus Viewer - CVE-2022-34272
Published: July 14, 2022 / Updated: July 14, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU65299
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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-2022-34272
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PADS Standard/Plus Viewer
PADS Standard/Plus Viewer
Software vendor:
Siemens
Siemens
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when parsing PCB files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PCB 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.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.