CVE-2021-46158: Siemens Simcenter Femap NEU File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 stack based buffer overflow vulnerability while parsing NEU files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15085, ZDI-CAN-15289, ZDI-CAN-15602)
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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 the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. 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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What is the vulnerability ID of this Siemens Simcenter Femap vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-46158.
What is the title of this Siemens Simcenter Femap vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is Siemens Simcenter Femap NEU File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-46158?
The severity of CVE-2021-46158 is high.
How does this vulnerability allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code?
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a flaw within the parsing of NEU files.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited when the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
Which versions of Siemens Simcenter Femap are affected by CVE-2021-46158?
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.