#VU72566 Buffer overflow in Solid Edge SE2022 and Solid Edge SE2023 - CVE-2023-24564

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72566

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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-2023-24564

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Solid Edge SE2022
Server applications / SCADA systems
Solid Edge SE2023
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 boundary error while parsing specially crafted DWG files. A remote attacker can create a specially 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Solid Edge SE2022: before 2210Update12

Solid Edge SE2023: before 2023

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-23-047-01
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-491245.pdf
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-181/

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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.