CVE-2020-26989: Siemens JT2Go PAR File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 12, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in JT2Go (All versions < V13.1.0.1), Solid Edge SE2020 (All Versions < SE2020MP12), Solid Edge SE2021 (All Versions < SE2021MP2), Teamcenter Visualization (All versions < V13.1.0.1). Affected applications lack proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing of PAR files. This could result in a stack based buffer overflow. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-11892)

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens JT2Go. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PAR files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Siemens JT2Go<13.1.0.1
13.1.0.1
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization<13.1.0.1
13.1.0.1
Siemens JT2Go
Siemens Solid Edge: All versions prior to SE2021MP2
Siemens JT2Go<13.1.0.1
Siemens Solid Edge<se2021
Siemens Solid Edge=se2021
Siemens Solid Edge=se2021-maintenance_pack1
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization<13.1.0.1

Event History

Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:18 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 8, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:14 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the Siemens JT2Go PAR File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-26989.

2

How can remote attackers exploit the Siemens JT2Go PAR File Parsing vulnerability?

Remote attackers can exploit the vulnerability by executing arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens JT2Go through malicious pages or files that require user interaction.

3

What is the severity rating of the Siemens JT2Go PAR File Parsing vulnerability?

The severity rating of the vulnerability is 7.8 (High).

4

What software is affected by the Siemens JT2Go PAR File Parsing vulnerability?

Siemens JT2Go versions up to and excluding 13.1.0.1, Siemens Solid Edge se2021, Siemens Solid Edge se2021-maintenance_pack1, and Siemens Teamcenter Visualization versions up to and excluding 13.1.0.1 are affected by the vulnerability.

5

Are there any references available for more information about the Siemens JT2Go PAR File Parsing vulnerability?

Yes, you can find more information about the vulnerability at the following references: - https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-012-03/ - https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-050/ - https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-622830.pdf

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