Advisory Details

February 15th, 2024

Siemens Simcenter Femap MODEL File Parsing Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-181
ZDI-CAN-22060

CVE ID CVE-2024-24925
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Siemens
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Simcenter Femap
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Simcenter Femap. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the processing of MODEL files within the CatiaV4_2022_2 executable. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Siemens has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-000072.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-09-05 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-02-15 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Anonymous
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