CVE-2021-46157: 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-14757)
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability CVE-2021-46157?
CVE-2021-46157 is a vulnerability in Siemens Simcenter Femap that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How can the vulnerability CVE-2021-46157 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2021-46157, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-46157?
The severity of CVE-2021-46157 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of Siemens Simcenter Femap are affected by CVE-2021-46157?
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 CVE-2021-46157.
How can CVE-2021-46157 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2021-46157, users should update to the latest version of Siemens Simcenter Femap and exercise caution while visiting websites or opening files from untrusted sources.