CVE-2020-28381: Siemens Solid Edge Viewer PAR File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2020 (All Versions < SE2020MP12), Solid Edge SE2021 (All Versions < SE2021MP2). Affected applications lack proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing PAR files. This could result in an out of bounds write into uninitialized memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer. 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 user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-28381.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is Siemens Solid Edge Viewer PAR File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Is user interaction required to exploit this vulnerability?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-28381?
The severity of CVE-2020-28381 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2020-28381?
To fix CVE-2020-28381, update to the latest version of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer or apply the recommended security patch provided by the vendor.