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Advisory Published

CVE-2020-26996: Siemens JT2Go CG4 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 of CG4 files. This could result in a memory access past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-12027)

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-2020-26996?

    CVE-2020-26996 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to improper validation of user-supplied data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-26996?

    To fix CVE-2020-26996, upgrade Siemens JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization to version 13.1.0 or later.

  • What applications are affected by CVE-2020-26996?

    CVE-2020-26996 affects all versions of Siemens JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization prior to version 13.1.0.

  • What could be the impact of CVE-2020-26996?

    The impact of CVE-2020-26996 could lead to a memory access violation, potentially allowing for denial of service or exploitation.

  • Is CVE-2020-26996 related to file parsing?

    Yes, CVE-2020-26996 specifically relates to improper parsing of CG4 files in the affected applications.

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