CVE-2021-46152: Siemens Simcenter Femap NEU File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Wed Feb 09 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap V2020.2 (All versions), Simcenter Femap V2021.1 (All versions). Affected application contains a type confusion vulnerability while parsing NEU files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-14643, ZDI-CAN-14644, ZDI-CAN-14755, ZDI-CAN-15183)
Credit: productcert@siemens.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens Simcenter Femap | =2020.2 | |
| Siemens Simcenter Femap | =2020.2-maintenance_pack1 | |
| Siemens Simcenter Femap | =2020.2-maintenance_pack2 | |
| Siemens Simcenter Femap | =2020.2-maintenance_pack3 | |
| Siemens Simcenter Femap | =2021.1 | |
| Siemens Simcenter Femap | =2021.1-maintenance_pack1 | |
| Siemens Simcenter Femap | =2021.1-maintenance_pack2 | |
| Siemens Simcenter Femap | =2021.1-maintenance_pack3 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-46152?
CVE-2021-46152 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Simcenter Femap.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited when the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-46152?
The severity of CVE-2021-46152 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of Siemens Simcenter Femap are affected by this vulnerability?
Siemens Simcenter Femap versions 2020.2, 2020.2-maintenance_pack1, 2020.2-maintenance_pack2, 2020.2-maintenance_pack3, 2021.1, 2021.1-maintenance_pack1, 2021.1-maintenance_pack2, and 2021.1-maintenance_pack3 are affected by this vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2021-46152?
It is recommended to apply the necessary updates provided by Siemens to mitigate this vulnerability.
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