CVE-2021-34308: Siemens JT2Go BMP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in JT2Go (All versions < V13.2), Teamcenter Visualization (All versions < V13.2). The BMPLoader.dll library in affected applications lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing BMP files. This could result in an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to leak information in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-13344)

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Siemens JT2Go. 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 BMP 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Siemens JT2Go<13.2.0
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization<13.2.0
Siemens JT2Go<13.2
13.2
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization<13.2
13.2
Siemens JT2Go

Event History

Jul 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:03 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:16 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34308?

CVE-2021-34308 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause out of bounds read conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-34308?

To remediate CVE-2021-34308, upgrade to versions 13.2 or later of both Siemens JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization.

3

What applications are affected by CVE-2021-34308?

CVE-2021-34308 affects Siemens JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization versions prior to 13.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-34308?

CVE-2021-34308 is a vulnerability related to improper validation of user-supplied data in the BMP_Loader.dll library.

5

Is data at risk due to CVE-2021-34308?

Yes, CVE-2021-34308 may expose sensitive data through potential out of bounds read vulnerabilities.

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