#VU67442 Access of Uninitialized Pointer in SpaceClaim - CVE-2022-40649

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67442

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-2022-40649

CWE-ID: CWE-824

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SpaceClaim
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: ANSYS

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to uninitialized pointer access within the parsing of X_B files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Vulnerable software versions

SpaceClaim: 2022 R1

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1205/

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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.