CVE-2021-41533: Siemens Solid Edge Viewer JT File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 28, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in NX 1980 Series (All versions < V1984), Solid Edge SE2021 (All versions < SE2021MP8). The affected application is vulnerable to an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated buffer when parsing JT files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to leak information in the context of the current process (ZDI-CAN-13565).

Affected Software

17 affected components
Siemens Solid Edge<se2021
Siemens Solid Edge=se2021
Siemens Solid Edge=se2021-maintenance_pack1
Siemens Solid Edge=se2021-maintenance_pack2
Siemens Solid Edge=se2021-maintenance_pack3
Siemens Solid Edge=se2021-maintenance_pack4
Siemens Solid Edge=se2021-maintenance_pack5
Siemens Solid Edge=se2021-maintenance_pack6
Siemens Solid Edge=se2021-maintenance_pack7
Siemens Nx 1984 Firmware<1984
Siemens Nx 1984
Siemens Nx 1988 Firmware<1984
Siemens Nx 1988
All of the following
Siemens Nx 1984 Firmware<1984
Siemens Nx 1984
All of the following
Siemens Nx 1988 Firmware<1984
Siemens Nx 1988

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Siemens NX 1980 Series to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V1984
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Solid Edge SE2021 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch SE2021MP8
  3. Compensating control

    Mitigate exposure by limiting/validating JT file inputs to trusted sources before the affected applications parse them (out-of-bounds read while parsing JT files).

Event History

Sep 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:12 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:43 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·04:43 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Siemens Solid Edge Viewer vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Siemens Solid Edge Viewer vulnerability is CVE-2021-41533.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41533?

The severity of CVE-2021-41533 is medium with a severity value of 3.3.

3

How can remote attackers exploit the vulnerability CVE-2021-41533?

Remote attackers can exploit the vulnerability CVE-2021-41533 by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

4

Which software is affected by the Siemens Solid Edge Viewer vulnerability CVE-2021-41533?

The Siemens Solid Edge Viewer software versions se2021 up to se2021-maintenance_pack7 are affected by the vulnerability CVE-2021-41533.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-41533 in Siemens Solid Edge Viewer?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-41533 in Siemens Solid Edge Viewer, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the software available from Siemens.

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