CVE-2021-41535: Siemens Solid Edge Viewer OBJ File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 28, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in NX 1953 Series (All versions < V1973.3700), NX 1980 Series (All versions < V1988), Solid Edge SE2021 (All versions < SE2021MP8). The affected application contains a use-after-free vulnerability while parsing OBJ files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process (ZDI-CAN-13771).

Affected Software

33 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
Siemens Nx 1957 Firmware<1973.3700
Siemens Nx 1957
Siemens Nx 1961 Firmware<1973.3700
Siemens Nx 1961
Siemens Nx 1965 Firmware<1973.3700
Siemens Nx 1965
Siemens Nx 1969 Firmware<1973.3700
Siemens Nx 1969
All of the following
Siemens Nx 1984 Firmware<1984
Siemens Nx 1984
All of the following
Siemens Nx 1988 Firmware<1984
Siemens Nx 1988
All of the following
Siemens Nx 1957 Firmware<1973.3700
Siemens Nx 1957
All of the following
Siemens Nx 1961 Firmware<1973.3700
Siemens Nx 1961
All of the following
Siemens Nx 1965 Firmware<1973.3700
Siemens Nx 1965
All of the following
Siemens Nx 1969 Firmware<1973.3700
Siemens Nx 1969

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade NX 1953 Series to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V1973.3700
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in V1988
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in SE2021MP8

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·04:44 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·04:44 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-41535?

CVE-2021-41535 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-41535?

CVE-2021-41535 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Siemens Solid Edge Viewer.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-41535?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

5

Are there any references for more information?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-41535 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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