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TecnomatixApplication · Siemens

CVE-2023-38680

HIGH · 7.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2023-08-08
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 2201.0008 / 2302.0002 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 V2201 (All versions < V2201.0008), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 (All versions < V2302.0002). 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-21132)

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 when parsing SPP files. A specially crafted SPP file can cause the application to write past the end of an allocated buffer, leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process. This is a memory corruption vulnerability exploitable through file parsing.

MitigationApply vendor patches V2201.0008 or V2302.0002 as appropriate. Until patched, avoid opening SPP files from untrusted sources and restrict file handling privileges.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

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
TecnomatixApplication
Affected:>= 2201, < 2201.0008>= 2302, < 2302.0002

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. Confirm Tecnomatix Plant Simulation installation
    Check for the presence of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation in the system. Common installation paths: C:\Program Files\Siemens\Tecnomatix_2201 or C:\Program Files\Siemens\Tecnomatix_2302. Verify the software is present in Add/Remove Programs (Windows) or by locating the executable (PlantSim.exe or similar).
    Affected if Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is not installed on the system.
  2. Identify installed version number
    Open Tecnomatix Plant Simulation and navigate to Help > About, or right-click the executable and select Properties > Details to view the Product Version. Alternatively, check the installation directory for version-specific folder names.
    Affected if Unable to determine the version number.
  3. Compare version against affected ranges
    Match your installed version to these ranges: Versions 2201.0000 through 2201.0007 are affected. Versions 2302.0000 through 2302.0001 are affected. Versions outside these ranges or at 2201.0008 and 2302.0002 and higher are NOT affected.
    Affected if Installed version falls within >= 2201 and < 2201.0008, OR >= 2302 and < 2302.0002.
  4. Assess SPP file parsing exposure
    Determine if the current user profile or workflow involves opening .spp files in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation. Check recent file history, default file associations, or examine the application for SPP file import/parse functionality.
    Affected if User routinely opens SPP files from any source using the affected software version.

User is affected if Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is installed with a version between 2201.0000-2201.0007 or 2302.0000-2302.0001 AND the user opens or processes SPP files.

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

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 2201.0008 / 2302.0002 or later
Fixed in 2201.00082302.0002
Interim mitigation

Apply vendor patches V2201.0008 or V2302.0002 as appropriate. Until patched, avoid opening SPP files from untrusted sources and restrict file handling privileges.

Recommended fix High confidence

V2201.0008 (for 2201 release line) or V2302.0002 (for 2302 release line)

  1. Identify currently installed Tecnomatix Plant Simulation version (check About or installation directory)
  2. Determine which release line you are on (2201 or 2302)
  3. Back up all critical SPP files, projects, and configuration data
  4. Download the fixed version from Siemens (V2201.0008 for 2201 line, V2302.0002 for 2302 line)
  5. Install the updated version following Siemens official installation documentation
  6. Validate the update by checking the installed version matches the fixed release

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

Fix this in Tecnomatix Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation4.0 h
  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
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