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Tecnomatix Plant SimulationApplication · Siemens

CVE-2024-52570

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-24365)

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 the WRL (VRML) file parser of Teamcenter Visualization and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation. By supplying a specially crafted WRL file with malformed data structures, an attacker can write beyond allocated buffer boundaries, potentially achieving arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the affected process.

MitigationApply vendor patches to all affected versions (V14.2.0.14, V14.3.0.12, V2312.0008, V2406.0005, V2302.0018, V2404.0007 or later). Until patched, block or sanitize untrusted WRL files from unknown sources.

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:< 2302.0018>= 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.

dbcve checks

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

  1. Check if Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is installed
    Look for the application in the Windows Start Menu, Program Files, or check for installation directories such as C:\Program Files\Siemens\Tecnomatix_Plant_Simulation or similar Siemens product folders.
    Affected if The application is not installed - the vulnerability does not apply.
  2. Identify the installed version of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation
    Check the program's About or Help menu for version information, or locate the version in the Windows Registry under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Siemens\Tecnomatix\PlantSimulation or similar registry paths.
    Affected if The version cannot be determined - further investigation needed.
  3. Compare your installed version to the affected ranges
    Review the version identified in step 2. Affected versions are: any version less than 2302.0018, OR versions 2404.0 through 2404.0006 (>= 2404.0 and < 2404.0007).
    Affected if Your version falls within < 2302.0018 OR >= 2404.0 AND < 2404.0007 - you may be affected.
  4. Verify access to WRL file import functionality
    Check if the application can import or open WRL (VRML) files. This is typically available through File > Open, File > Import, or the 3D CAD import features of the application.
    Affected if WRL file import capability exists - the vulnerable parser component is present in the installation.
  5. Inspect recent WRL file activity (optional)
    Check application log files, recent documents, or temporary directories for evidence of WRL file processing. Look in user app data folders or the application log directory for .wrl file references.
    Affected if Untrusted WRL files from unknown sources have been opened - potential exploitation may have occurred.

You are likely affected if Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is installed AND your version is less than 2302.0018 or falls between 2404.0 and 2404.0006, AND the application has WRL file parsing capability enabled.

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

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

Apply vendor patches to all affected versions (V14.2.0.14, V14.3.0.12, V2312.0008, V2406.0005, V2302.0018, V2404.0007 or later). Until patched, block or sanitize untrusted WRL files from unknown sources.

Recommended fix High confidence

Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302.0018 or later, or V2404.0007 or later (depending on your release branch)

  1. Identify the currently installed Tecnomatix Plant Simulation version by opening the application and checking 'Help' > 'About' or checking the installation directory for version information
  2. If using V2302.x, upgrade to version V2302.0018 or later
  3. If using V2404.x, upgrade to version V2404.0007 or later
  4. Obtain the update from the official Siemens support portal or through your Siemens software distribution channel
  5. Before upgrading, back up any existing projects, configurations, and custom libraries
  6. Run the installer with appropriate administrative privileges
  7. After installation, verify the version matches the target fixed release
  8. Re-import or validate existing WRL files to ensure compatibility with the updated application
Caveat Upgrading between major versions may require configuration adjustments or revalidation of custom scripts; ensure to review Siemens release notes for your specific version transition

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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