#VU86499 Heap-based buffer overflow in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation - CVE-2024-23796

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86499

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-2024-23796

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Tecnomatix Plant Simulation
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 WRL files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Tecnomatix Plant Simulation: before 2201.0012

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External links
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-017796.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-173/

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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.