CVE-2024-24925
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NVD · uneditedA vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2306.0000). The affected application is vulnerable to uninitialized pointer access while parsing specially crafted Catia MODEL files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-22060)
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 uninitialized pointer vulnerability when parsing specially crafted Catia MODEL files. The application fails to properly initialize a pointer before using it during file parsing, leading to memory corruption that can be exploited for 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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Verify Simcenter Femap is installedCheck for Simcenter Femap installation directory, typically found at C:\Program Files\Siemens\Femap or look for femap.exe in common installation pathsAffected if The software is installed on the system
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Determine installed Femap versionRight-click on femap.exe in the installation folder, select Properties, and view the Version tab to find the File VersionAffected if The version is below 2306.0000
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Confirm vulnerability via version comparisonCompare the identified version against the affected range: any version below V2306.0000 contains the uninitialized pointer flawAffected if Installed version is any release prior to 2306.0000
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Assess Catia MODEL file handling exposureVerify if Femap's Catia import functionality is present and accessible, which would allow loading Catia MODEL filesAffected if Catia MODEL file import feature exists and can be used with untrusted files
The environment is affected if Simcenter Femap is installed with any version below V2306.0000 and the application can be used to open Catia MODEL files.
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 patch the vulnerability. Avoid opening untrusted Catia MODEL files from unknown sources until the update is applied.
Simcenter Femap V2306.0000 or later
- 1. Obtain Simcenter Femap version 2306.0000 or later from Siemens official channels
- 2. Backup your current Femap installation and any custom configurations
- 3. Uninstall the current version of Simcenter Femap
- 4. Install version 2306.0000 or later
- 5. Restore any custom configurations from the backup if needed
- 6. Verify the installation was successful by launching the application
- 7. Exercise caution when opening Catia MODEL files from untrusted or unknown sources
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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