Vulnerability identifier: #VU65324

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34290

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PADS Standard/Plus Viewer
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error while parsing PCB files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PCB file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

PADS Standard/Plus Viewer: All versions

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/txt/ssa-439148.txticsa-22-195-08

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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.