CVE-2020-28382: 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 a 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.
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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 CVE-2020-28382?
CVE-2020-28382 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer.
How can the CVE-2020-28382 vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2020-28382, user interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-28382?
CVE-2020-28382 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-28382?
CVE-2020-28382 affects Siemens Solid Edge Viewer versions up to and including se2020-maintenance_pack11.
How can I fix CVE-2020-28382?
To fix CVE-2020-28382, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Siemens.