Vulnerability identifier: #VU72395

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-2023-25140

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Parasolid
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error while parsing specially crafted PAR files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Parasolid: 34.0 - 35.1

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-836777.pdf
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-491245.pdf

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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.