Vulnerability identifier: #VU86504

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23799

CWE-ID: CWE-476

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 perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error while parsing specially crafted SPP files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Tecnomatix Plant Simulation: 2201 - 2302

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-017796.html

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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.