CVE-2024-52565
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 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), Teamcenter Visualization V2406 (All versions < V2406.0005), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 (All versions < V2302.0018), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2404 (All versions < V2404.0007). 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. (ZDI-CAN-24231)
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 confidenceTeamcenter Visualization and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation applications contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability when parsing specially crafted WRL (VRML) files. The vulnerability allows memory corruption that can be leveraged for arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process.
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< 2302.0018>= 2404.0, < 2404.0007CVSS 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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Identify Tecnomatix Plant Simulation installation and versionOpen Siemens Teamcenter or check installed programs for 'Tecnomatix Plant Simulation'. Use the application's Help > About menu or check the installation directory for version information. The version typically appears as V2302, V2404, etc.Affected if The installed version is < 2302.0018 OR >= 2404.0 and < 2404.0007
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Identify Teamcenter Visualization installation and versionCheck installed programs for 'Teamcenter Visualization' or 'Teamcenter'. Access version through the application's Help > About or check the installation directory.Affected if Teamcenter Visualization is installed and version is unpatched (no specific version range provided, assume affected if unpatched)
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Verify WRL/VRML file import capability is accessibleCheck if the application has enabled file import for WRL format. Look in Application Settings > Import/Export > File Formats or check if WRL is listed in supported 3D file formats.Affected if WRL file format support is enabled and accessible to users
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Check for recent WRL file processing activityReview application logs, recent documents, or file history for any WRL files opened in the application. Check the application's working directories for .wrl files.Affected if WRL files have been recently opened or processed in the affected application
A user is affected if they have Tecnomatix Plant Simulation version < 2302.0018 or >= 2404.0 to < 2404.0007, or Teamcenter Visualization with unpatched status, AND the WRL file import feature is enabled and accessible in their environment.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped2302.00182404.0007
Apply vendor-supplied patches to all affected installations (V14.2.0.14, V14.3.0.12, V2312.0008, V2406.0005, V2302.0018, V2404.0007) or implement controls to prevent opening untrusted WRL files until patches can be applied.
Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302.0018 or later; Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2404.0007 or later
- Identify the currently installed Tecnomatix Plant Simulation version by opening the application and checking 'Help' > 'About Tecnomatix Plant Simulation'
- For Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302: Upgrade to version V2302.0018 or later
- For Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2404: Upgrade to version V2404.0007 or later
- Obtain the update from the Siemens Cert Portal or Siemens Support website using the patch identifiers referenced in the security advisory
- Apply the upgrade following standard Siemens installation procedures
- Verify the new version is installed correctly after upgrading
- Restrict access to WRL files from untrusted sources as an additional mitigation until the patch is applied
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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