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Tecnomatix Plant SimulationApplication · Siemens

CVE-2024-45468

HIGH · 7.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-10-08
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 2302.0016 / 2404.0005 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 Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.14), Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions < V14.3.0.12), Teamcenter Visualization V2312 (All versions < V2312.0008), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 (All versions < V2302.0016), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2404 (All versions < V2404.0005). The affected application is vulnerable to memory corruption while parsing specially crafted WRL files. This could allow an attacker 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 memory corruption vulnerability exists in Teamcenter Visualization and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation when parsing specially crafted WRL (VRML) files. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process by providing a malformed WRL file.

MitigationApply vendor-provided patches to all affected versions (V14.2.0.14, V14.3.0.12, V2312.0008, V2302.0016, V2404.0005) and implement file type validation to restrict processing of untrusted WRL files.

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
Tecnomatix Plant SimulationApplication
Affected:< 2302.0016>= 2303.0000, < 2404.0005

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

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Verify Tecnomatix Plant Simulation installation
    Locate the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation installation directory, typically found under Siemens installation folders or check Program Files for 'Tecnomatix' directory
    Affected if The product is not installed or cannot be located
  2. Determine installed version
    Check the version information of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation - this is usually available in the application properties, about dialog, or installation metadata
    Affected if The version falls within < 2302.0016 OR >= 2303.0000 and < 2404.0005
  3. Confirm WRL file processing capability
    Verify that the WRL/VRML file parsing module is available and enabled within the installation - check if the application can import or open .wrl files
    Affected if WRL file processing capability exists and is accessible to users
  4. Inspect WRL file handling configuration
    Review application settings or preferences related to 3D model import and VRML/WRL file support to confirm the feature is not disabled
    Affected if WRL file import is permitted and not explicitly blocked by configuration

A user is affected if Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is installed with a version matching the affected ranges and WRL file processing is available and enabled.

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

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 2302.0016 / 2404.0005 or later
Fixed in 2302.00162404.0005
Interim mitigation

Apply vendor-provided patches to all affected versions (V14.2.0.14, V14.3.0.12, V2312.0008, V2302.0016, V2404.0005) and implement file type validation to restrict processing of untrusted WRL files.

Recommended fix High confidence

Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302.0016 or V2404.0005 (depending on major version line)

  1. 1. Identify the currently installed Tecnomatix Plant Simulation version from the application's About or installation directory.
  2. 2. If the installed version is V2302.xxxx (any version prior to V2302.0016), upgrade to V2302.0016 or later.
  3. 3. If the installed version is V2303.xxxx or V2304.xxxx (any version from 2303.0000 up to V2404.0004), upgrade to V2404.0005 or later.
  4. 4. If the installed version is already V2404.0005 or later, no action is required as the vulnerability is fixed.
  5. 5. Obtain the updated installation media from the Siemens Industry Online Support portal or your standard distribution channel.
  6. 6. Before deploying, review release notes for any compatibility considerations.
  7. 7. Perform the upgrade following standard Siemens installation procedures, including backup of existing configurations if required.
Caveat Upgrade within the same major version should be non-breaking; however, review release notes for any configuration or compatibility changes

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

Fix this in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation4.0 h
  • Implementation3.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
13.0 hours of engineering $2,300
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