CVE-2024-52571
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-24485)
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 confidenceThis is a memory corruption vulnerability in Teamcenter Visualization and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation where the WRL (VRML 3D model format) parser performs an out-of-bounds write when processing specially crafted files. An attacker can achieve code execution by enticing a user to open a malicious WRL file, which triggers the buffer overflow in the current process context.
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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< 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 installed Teamcenter Visualization versionLocate the Teamcenter Visualization installation directory (commonly under C:\Program Files\Siemens\TeamcenterVisualization or similar). Look for version information in the application executable properties, or check for version files in the installation folder. The version format appears as V14.x.x.x, V2312.xxxx, or V2406.xxxx.Affected if The installed version is earlier than V14.2.0.14, V14.3.0.12, V2312.0008, or V2406.0005, or if the version cannot be determined but the software is present.
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Identify installed Tecnomatix Plant Simulation versionLocate the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation installation (commonly under C:\Program Files\Siemens\Tecnomatix_Plant_Simulation or similar). Check the version from the application properties, readme files, or version information in the installation directory.Affected if The installed version is less than 2302.0018, or is 2404.0 through 2404.0006 (prior to 2404.0007).
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Confirm the WRL file import capability is presentCheck if the software installation includes WRL/VRML parser components. Look for file associations with .wrl extension or check if the application can import 3D model files. In the application, attempt to verify if WRL file processing is available as a standard feature.Affected if WRL file processing capability exists in the installed software version, which is the default state for these products.
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Check for recent WRL file processing activityReview application logs, recent files lists, or document management history for any recently opened .wrl files from potentially untrusted sources. On Windows, check the application's recent documents folder or Windows recent files.Affected if There is evidence of WRL files having been opened, particularly from unknown or untrusted sources, indicating the attack vector has been exercised.
The environment is affected if either Teamcenter Visualization or Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is installed with a version that falls within the vulnerable ranges AND the WRL file processing feature is accessible (which is the default configuration).
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 the vendor-supplied patches to update to the fixed versions: Teamcenter Visualization V14.2.0.14, V14.3.0.12, V2312.0008, V2406.0005; Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302.0018, V2404.0007. Until patched, avoid opening untrusted WRL files from unknown sources.
Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302.0018 or V2404.0007 (depending on your current major version)
- For Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 users: Upgrade to version V2302.0018 or later
- For Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2404 users: Upgrade to version V2404.0007 or later
- Avoid opening untrusted WRL files in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation until the upgrade is applied
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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