8.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2020-26982: Siemens JT2Go CG4 and CGM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 12 2021(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in JT2Go (All versions < V13.1.0), Teamcenter Visualization (All versions < V13.1.0). Affected applications lack proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing CG4 and CGM files. This could result in an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-11898)

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens JT2Go<13.1.0
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization<13.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-26982?

    CVE-2020-26982 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to critical exploitation scenarios.

  • Which applications are affected by CVE-2020-26982?

    CVE-2020-26982 affects all versions of JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization prior to version 13.1.0.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-26982?

    To fix CVE-2020-26982, users should update to JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization version 13.1.0 or later.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2020-26982 enable?

    CVE-2020-26982 enables potential attacks through an out of bounds write when parsing CG4 and CGM files.

  • Is CVE-2020-26982 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2020-26982 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to send specially crafted files to trigger the vulnerability.

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