CVE-2021-41536: 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 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-13778).

Affected Software

9 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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Patch SE2021MP8
  2. Compensating control

    Mitigate by avoiding or not opening untrusted OBJ files until Solid Edge SE2021 is updated to 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 the severity of CVE-2021-41536?

The severity of CVE-2021-41536 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

How does CVE-2021-41536 impact Siemens Solid Edge Viewer?

CVE-2021-41536 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer.

3

What is the required user interaction to exploit CVE-2021-41536?

User interaction is required to exploit CVE-2021-41536 in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-41536?

Yes, Siemens has released a security advisory with fixes for CVE-2021-41536. Please refer to the Siemens Solid Edge Viewer product page for more information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-41536?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-41536 in the Siemens Solid Edge Viewer security advisory and the Zero Day Initiative advisory.

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