CVE-2021-41540: 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-13776).

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.

    Fixed in SE2021MP8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ZDI-CAN-13776

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 vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-41540.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Siemens Solid Edge Viewer.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41540?

The severity of CVE-2021-41540 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2021-41540?

To mitigate CVE-2021-41540, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer and apply any patches or security updates provided by the vendor.

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