CVE-2021-46153: Siemens Simcenter Femap NEU File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap V2020.2 (All versions), Simcenter Femap V2021.1 (All versions). Affected application contains a memory corruption vulnerability while parsing NEU files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-14645, ZDI-CAN-15305, ZDI-CAN-15589, ZDI-CAN-15599)
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Simcenter Femap. 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 NEU files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Simcenter Femap. 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 NEU files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Siemens Simcenter Femap vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Siemens Simcenter Femap vulnerability is CVE-2021-46153.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-46153?
The severity of CVE-2021-46153 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who can execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Simcenter Femap by tricking the target into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which versions of Siemens Simcenter Femap are affected by this vulnerability?
The following versions of Siemens Simcenter Femap are affected by this vulnerability: 2020.2, 2020.2-maintenance_pack1, 2020.2-maintenance_pack2, 2020.2-maintenance_pack3, 2021.1, 2021.1-maintenance_pack1, 2021.1-maintenance_pack2, 2021.1-maintenance_pack3.
How can I fix this vulnerability in Siemens Simcenter Femap?
To fix this vulnerability, Siemens recommends updating to the latest available version of Siemens Simcenter Femap.