CVE-2024-24924
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 · uneditedA vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2306.0000). The affected application contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer while parsing a specially crafted Catia MODEL file. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-22059)
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 confidenceSimcenter Femap contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability when parsing specially crafted Catia MODEL files. The application writes data past the end of an allocated buffer during file parsing, potentially allowing an attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process.
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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< 2306.0000CVSS 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 checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Locate Simcenter Femap installationCheck common installation paths such as C:\Program Files\Siemens\SimcenterFemax or C:\Program Files (x86)\Siemens\SimcenterFemap. Also verify via Windows Add/Remove Programs or registry at HKLM\SOFTWARE\Siemens\Simcenter\FemapAffected if Simcenter Femap is installed on the system
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Determine installed Femap versionRight-click the Femap executable (typically femap.exe) in the installation directory, select Properties, and view the Version tab. Alternatively, launch Femap and go to Help > About Femap to display the exact version numberAffected if Version displayed is below 2306.0000 (for example, 2303.0000 or earlier)
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Identify Catia MODEL file parsing usageExamine recent workflow or history files, or check if the user imports Catia MODEL files through File > Import > CATIA > Model in the Femap interfaceAffected if Catia MODEL file import feature is used or recent Catia model files exist in project directories
User is affected if Simcenter Femap version is below 2306.0000 and they open or process Catia MODEL files from untrusted sources
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
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dbcve · scoped2306.0000
Update Simcenter Femap to version V2306.0000 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Until patched, avoid opening untrusted Catia MODEL files from unknown or untrusted sources.
Simcenter Femap V2306.0000 or later
- 1. Close Simcenter Femap if it is currently running
- 2. Back up any important FEMAP models and customization files as a precaution
- 3. Navigate to the Siemens Support portal or your organization's software distribution system
- 4. Download Simcenter Femap version 2306.0000 or later
- 5. Run the installer with appropriate administrative privileges
- 6. Follow the installation wizard prompts to complete the upgrade
- 7. After installation, verify the version by opening Femap and checking Help > About Femap shows version 2306.0000 or higher
- 8. Test that normal operations, especially opening Catia MODEL files, function correctly
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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