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Tecnomatix Plant SimulationApplication · Siemens

CVE-2023-24986

HIGH · 7.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2023-02-14
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 2201.0006 or later.
See remediation →
81/100
Remediation priority · High
No privileges

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
A vulnerability has been identified in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation (All versions < V2201.0006). The affected application contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer while parsing a specially crafted SPP file. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-19808)

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

Tecnomatix Plant Simulation contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in its SPP file parser. By supplying a specially crafted SPP file, an attacker can overwrite memory beyond an allocated buffer, achieving arbitrary code execution within the context of the current process.

MitigationUpgrade to Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201.0006 or later. Until then, avoid opening SPP files from untrusted sources.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Tecnomatix Plant SimulationApplication
Affected:< 2201.0006

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Check if Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is installed
    Look for the software in the Windows Program Files directory, typically under C:\Program Files\Siemens\Tecnomatix_Plant_Simulation or check Add/Remove Programs
    Affected if The software is present on the system
  2. Identify the installed version of Plant Simulation
    Check the program's version information: right-click the executable (PlantSimulation.exe) in the installation folder, select Properties, and view the Details tab, or run 'wmic product where "name like '%Tecnomatix%'" get version'
    Affected if Unable to determine the version number
  3. Compare your installed version to the affected range
    Compare the version found in step 2 against 2201.0006. Versions below 2201.0006 (e.g., V2201.0005, V16, V15, etc.) are affected
    Affected if Installed version is less than 2201.0006
  4. Determine if SPP file handling is used
    Check whether users or automated processes open SPP files within the Plant Simulation environment, as this is the attack vector for the vulnerability
    Affected if SPP files are opened in the affected software version

The environment is affected if Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is installed with a version lower than 2201.0006 and SPP files are processed.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 2201.0006 or later
Fixed in 2201.0006
Interim mitigation

Upgrade to Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201.0006 or later. Until then, avoid opening SPP files from untrusted sources.

Recommended fix High confidence

V2201.0006

  1. 1. Identify the current version of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation by opening the application and navigating to Help > About, or checking in the Windows Programs and Features list.
  2. 2. Navigate to the Siemens Support portal (support.industry.siemens.com) or the official download area for Tecnomatix Plant Simulation.
  3. 3. Locate and download Tecnomatix Plant Simulation version V2201.0006 or later.
  4. 4. Before installing, close all instances of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation and ensure any open SPP files are saved and closed.
  5. 5. Run the installer with appropriate administrative privileges and follow the on-screen installation wizard instructions.
  6. 6. After installation completes, restart the system if prompted.
  7. 7. Verify the installed version by checking Help > About in the application to confirm V2201.0006 or later is now installed.
Caveat Review release notes for any changes to SPP file compatibility or simulation behavior before upgrading production environments

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation3.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
11.0 hours of engineering $1,900
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