CVE-2021-43336: Siemens JT2Go DXF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2021
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Updated

An Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability exists when reading a DXF or DWG file using Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK before 2022.11. The specific issue exists within the parsing of DXF and DWG files. Crafted data in a DXF or DWG file (an invalid number of properties) can trigger a write operation past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens JT2Go. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DXF files. Crafted data in a DXF file can trigger a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Siemens JT2Go
Siemens JT2Go<13.2.0.7
13.2.0.7
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization v13.2<13.2.0.7
13.2.0.7
Siemens Solid Edge SE2021: All versions prior to SE2021MP9
Siemens Solid Edge SE2022: All versions prior to SE2022MP1
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization v12.4<12.4.0.13
12.4.0.13
Opendesign Drawings Software Development Kit<2022.11
Siemens JT2Go
Siemens Solid Edge=se2022
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization>=12.4.0<12.4.0.13
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization>=13.2.0<13.3.0.1
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization=13.1.0

Event History

Nov 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:00 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-43336.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is Siemens JT2Go DXF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43336?

The severity of CVE-2021-43336 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-43336?

Siemens JT2Go, Opendesign Drawings Software Development Kit, Siemens Solid Edge, and Siemens Teamcenter Visualization are affected by CVE-2021-43336.

5

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens JT2Go. User interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

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