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Tecnomatix Plant SimulationApplication · Siemens

CVE-2024-52566

HIGH · 7.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-11-18
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 2302.0018 / 2404.0007 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), 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-24233)

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

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in Teamcenter Visualization and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation when parsing specially crafted WRL (VRML/Web3D) files. The vulnerability allows memory corruption that can lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the running user process.

MitigationUpdate Teamcenter Visualization to versions V14.2.0.14+, V14.3.0.12+, V2312.0008+, or V2406.0005+, and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation to V2302.0018+ or V2404.0007+ to remediate the vulnerability.

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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:< 2302.0018>= 2404.0, < 2404.0007

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.

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  1. Identify installed Siemens product
    Check for Teamcenter Visualization or Tecnomatix Plant Simulation installation in program files or registry under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Siemens\
    Affected if Either product is installed but version cannot be determined or is below fixed versions (Plant Simulation < 2302.0018 or >= 2404.0 to < 2404.0007; Teamcenter Visualization versions before V14.2.0.14, V14.3.0.12, V2312.0008, or V2406.0005)
  2. Determine installed version of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation
    Check the application's About or Help menu, or examine the executable file properties (e.g., Plant_Simulation.exe) for version information
    Affected if Version is less than 2302.0018, or between 2404.0 and 2404.0006 (inclusive)
  3. Determine installed version of Teamcenter Visualization
    Check the application's About or Help menu, or examine the visualization component executable properties for version information
    Affected if Version is before V14.2.0.14, before V14.3.0.12, before V2312.0008, or before V2406.0005 (note: version naming varies, compare numeric components)
  4. Check if WRL file import is available
    Look for WRL, VRML, or Web3D file import functionality in the application's file open or import menus, or check associated file handler registrations for .wrl extension
    Affected if The product can open or import WRL files and the version is within the affected range
  5. Audit recent WRL file activity
    Review the application file history, recent documents, or system audit logs for any .wrl files opened with the affected product
    Affected if WRL files were opened by a vulnerable version of the software

The environment is affected if either Tecnomatix Plant Simulation (versions < 2302.0018 or 2404.0-2404.0006) or Teamcenter Visualization (versions before the listed fixed releases) is installed and the product can parse WRL files.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 2302.0018 / 2404.0007 or later
Fixed in 2302.00182404.0007
Interim mitigation

Update Teamcenter Visualization to versions V14.2.0.14+, V14.3.0.12+, V2312.0008+, or V2406.0005+, and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation to V2302.0018+ or V2404.0007+ to remediate the vulnerability.

Recommended fix High confidence

Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302.0018 or V2404.0007 (depending on your current branch)

  1. 1. Identify the currently installed Tecnomatix Plant Simulation version from the Help > About menu
  2. 2. Determine which branch of V2302 or V2404 you are currently running
  3. 3. Navigate to the Siemens Support Portal at https://support.industry.siemens.com/
  4. 4. Search for the relevant security advisory for CVE-2024-52566 or search for hotfixes V2302.0018 or V2404.0007
  5. 5. Download the appropriate fixed version for your branch (V2302.0018 for V2302.x or V2404.0007 for V2404.x)
  6. 6. Back up any existing projects and custom configurations
  7. 7. Install the updated version following standard Siemens installation procedures
  8. 8. Verify the installation by checking the version in Help > About
Caveat Siemens patch releases typically include bug fixes without breaking existing functionality; verify compatibility with custom scripts or integrations after upgrade

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

Fix this in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
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