CVE-2020-28386: Siemens Solid Edge Viewer DFT 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 DFT files. This could result in an 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 DFT 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-2020-28386?
CVE-2020-28386 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer.
How can the CVE-2020-28386 vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2020-28386, user interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-28386?
CVE-2020-28386 has a severity value of 7.8, which is considered high.
Which versions of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer are affected by CVE-2020-28386?
Siemens Solid Edge Viewer versions se2020, se2020-maintenance_pack1 to se2020-maintenance_pack11, se2021, and se2021-maintenance_pack1 are affected by CVE-2020-28386.
How can CVE-2020-28386 be fixed?
To mitigate CVE-2020-28386, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by Siemens.