CVE-2021-22643: Siemens Solid Edge Viewer 3DS File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 23, 2021
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Updated

Luxion KeyShot versions prior to 10.1, Luxion KeyShot Viewer versions prior to 10.1, Luxion KeyShot Network Rendering versions prior to 10.1, and Luxion KeyVR versions prior to 10.1 are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read while processing project files, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Other sources

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 3DS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ZDI

Affected Software

13 affected components
Siemens Solid Edge Viewer
Luxion KeyShot versions prior to 10.1
Luxion KeyShot Viewer versions prior to 10.1
Luxion KeyShot Network Rendering versions prior to 10.1
Luxion KeyVR versions prior to 10.1
Luxion KeyShot<10.1
Luxion KeyShot Network Rendering<10.1
Luxion KeyShot Viewer<10.1
Luxion KeyVR<10.1
Siemens Solid Edge Se2020 Firmware
Siemens Solid Edge SE2020
Siemens Solid Edge Se2021 Firmware
Siemens Solid Edge SE2021

Event History

Feb 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:13 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:13 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 3, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:52 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22643?

CVE-2021-22643 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited when the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22643?

The severity of CVE-2021-22643 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

Which software are affected by CVE-2021-22643?

Siemens Solid Edge Viewer, Luxion KeyShot, Luxion KeyShot Network Rendering, Luxion KeyShot Viewer, Luxion KeyVR, Siemens Solid Edge Se2020 Firmware, and Siemens Solid Edge Se2021 Firmware are affected by this vulnerability.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-22643?

To fix CVE-2021-22643, it is recommended to update to a patched version of the affected software when available.

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