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CVE-2021-37176: Siemens Simcenter Femap MODFEM File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue Sep 14 2021(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap V2020.2 (All versions), Simcenter Femap V2021.1 (All versions). The femap.exe application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing modfem 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-14260)

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens Simcenter Femap=2020.2
Siemens Simcenter Femap=2021.1
Siemens Simcenter Femap
Siemens Simcenter Femap v2020.2
Siemens Simcenter Femap v2021.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-37176?

    CVE-2021-37176 is a vulnerability in Siemens Simcenter Femap that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations.

  • How does CVE-2021-37176 affect Siemens Simcenter Femap?

    CVE-2021-37176 affects Siemens Simcenter Femap by allowing remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-37176?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2021-37176. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • Which versions of Siemens Simcenter Femap are affected by CVE-2021-37176?

    CVE-2021-37176 affects Siemens Simcenter Femap versions 2020.2 and 2021.1.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-37176?

    CVE-2021-37176 has a severity rating of medium (3.3).

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