CVE-2020-28384: Siemens Solid Edge Viewer PAR File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow 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 lead to a stack based buffer overflow. 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 the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. 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-2020-28384?
CVE-2020-28384 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer.
How severe is CVE-2020-28384?
CVE-2020-28384 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2020-28384?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2020-28384 in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which versions of Siemens Solid Edge are affected by CVE-2020-28384?
Siemens Solid Edge versions up to and including se2020, se2020-maintenance_pack1 to se2020-maintenance_pack11, se2021, and se2021-maintenance_pack1 are affected by CVE-2020-28384.
Are there any references related to CVE-2020-28384?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-28384 at the following references: [US-CERT Advisory](https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-012-04), [ZDI Advisory](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-076/), [Siemens Product CERT](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-979834.pdf).