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Tecnomatix Plant SimulationApplication · Siemens

CVE-2024-45471

HIGH · 7.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-10-08
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 2302.0016 / 2404.0005 or later.
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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 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 applications contain an out of bounds write vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted WRL file. 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

This is a memory corruption vulnerability in Teamcenter Visualization and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation applications. The out-of-bounds write occurs when parsing specially crafted WRL (VRML) files, potentially allowing an attacker to achieve code execution in the context of the current process.

MitigationApply the vendor-provided patches to reach the fixed versions: Teamcenter Visualization V14.2.0.14, V14.3.0.12, V2312.0008; Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302.0016, V2404.0005. As a defense-in-depth measure, restrict processing of untrusted WRL files until patches are applied.

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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
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

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  1. Identify installed Teamcenter Visualization version
    Locate the Teamcenter Visualization installation and determine its version number from the software metadata, about dialog, or installation directory
    Affected if Version is earlier than V14.2.0.14, V14.3.0.12, or V2312.0008 (the fixed releases)
  2. Identify installed Tecnomatix Plant Simulation version
    Locate the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation installation and determine its version number from the software metadata or installation directory
    Affected if Version is less than 2302.0016, or version is greater than or equal to 2303.0000 but less than 2404.0005
  3. Confirm WRL file parsing capability is present
    Determine whether the WRL (VRML) file parser module is loaded or available in the installed Teamcenter Visualization or Tecnomatix Plant Simulation environment
    Affected if The WRL parsing functionality exists and can be invoked to process VRML files

You are affected if either Teamcenter Visualization or Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is installed at a vulnerable version AND the WRL file parsing capability is available in your environment.

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 the vendor-provided patches to reach the fixed versions: Teamcenter Visualization V14.2.0.14, V14.3.0.12, V2312.0008; Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302.0016, V2404.0005. As a defense-in-depth measure, restrict processing of untrusted WRL files until patches are applied.

Recommended fix High confidence

Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302.0016 or later, or V2404.0005 or later

  1. Navigate to the Siemens Cert portal or Siemens Support portal to download the patched version
  2. Locate Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302.0016 (or later V2302.x)
  3. Locate Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2404.0005 (or later V2404.x)
  4. Download the appropriate patched installer for your current version
  5. Install the update following standard Siemens installation procedures
  6. Verify the version number post-installation matches the fixed release

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

Fix this in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA3.0 h
18.0 hours of engineering $3,120
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