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Xpedition Layout BrowserApplication · Siemens

CVE-2023-30900

HIGH · 7.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2023-10-10
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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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 Xpedition Layout Browser (All versions < VX.2.14). Affected application contains a stack overflow vulnerability when parsing a PCB file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

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

A stack overflow vulnerability in Xpedition Layout Browser allows remote code execution through maliciously crafted PCB files. The vulnerability exists in the PCB file parsing functionality and can be triggered when a user opens a specially crafted file, leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process.

MitigationUpgrade Xpedition Layout Browser to version VX.2.14 or later to remediate this vulnerability.

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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
Xpedition Layout BrowserApplication
Affected:< vx.2.14

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. Verify Xpedition Layout Browser is installed
    Check for the presence of Siemens Xpedition Layout Browser in the system program files or application listing
    Affected if The application is installed on the system
  2. Identify installed version of Xpedition Layout Browser
    Locate the application executable (typically named similar to 'XpeditionLayoutBrowser.exe' or within Siemens directory) and check its version properties through file properties or system inventory tools
    Affected if Unable to determine version - may require installation media or Siemens software management tools
  3. Compare installed version against affected range
    Compare the identified version number to vx.2.14 - versions below vx.2.14 are affected (e.g., vx.2.13, vx.2.12, earlier releases)
    Affected if Installed version is below vx.2.14 (e.g., vx.2.13 or earlier)
  4. Confirm PCB file parsing functionality is accessible
    Verify the application can open or parse PCB file formats - check file association or recent file access history for .pcb, .pcbdoc, or related layout file types
    Affected if User can open or has recently opened PCB files using the vulnerable application

User is affected if Xpedition Layout Browser is installed with a version below vx.2.14 and the PCB file parsing feature is accessible to open files.

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

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade Xpedition Layout Browser to version VX.2.14 or later to remediate this vulnerability.

Recommended fix High confidence

VX.2.14

  1. 1. Identify the current version of Xpedition Layout Browser installed in your environment
  2. 2. Download Xpedition Layout Browser version VX.2.14 or later from the official Siemens support portal or certified distribution channel
  3. 3. Backup all existing PCB files and project data as a precaution
  4. 4. Close all running instances of Xpedition Layout Browser
  5. 5. Install the updated version (VX.2.14 or later) following standard installation procedures
  6. 6. Verify the installed version matches the target (VX.2.14 or higher)
  7. 7. Test with a sample PCB file to confirm the vulnerability is addressed

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

Fix this in Xpedition Layout Browser Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
9.0 hours of engineering $1,540
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