CVE-2022-3159: Buffer Overflow

Q: What is CVE-2022-3159?

CVE-2022-3159 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the APDFL.dll library that can be exploited by parsing specially crafted PDF files, potentially allowing an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Q: How does CVE-2022-3159 affect Siemens JT2Go?

Siemens JT2Go versions up to and excluding 14.1.0.5 are affected by CVE-2022-3159.

Q: How does CVE-2022-3159 affect Siemens Teamcenter Visualization?

Siemens Teamcenter Visualization versions from 13.3.0 to 13.3.0.8, from 14.0.0 to 14.0.0.4, and from 14.1 to 14.1.0.5 are affected by CVE-2022-3159.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2022-3159?

CVE-2022-3159 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

Q: Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-3159?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-3159 on the Siemens CERT Portal website and the CISA website.

Published Jan 13, 2023

Updated

The APDFL.dll contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could be triggered while parsing specially crafted PDF files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Siemens JT2Go<14.1.0.5

Siemens Teamcenter Visualization>=13.3.0<13.3.0.8

Siemens Teamcenter Visualization>=14.0.0<14.0.0.4

Siemens Teamcenter Visualization>=14.1<14.1.0.5

Siemens JT2Go: All versions prior to V14.1.0.5

Siemens Teamcenter Visualization V13.3: All versions prior to V13.3.0.8

Siemens Teamcenter Visualization V14.0: All versions prior to V14.0.0.4

Siemens Teamcenter Visualization V14.1: All versions prior to V14.1.0.5

Remediation

Patch Available

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-360681.html

Information

Siemens released updates for the affected products and recommends updating to the latest versions: * JT2Go: Update to V14.1.0.5 or later version https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/plm-components/jt2go.html . * Teamcenter Visualization V13.3: Update to V13.3.0.8 or later version https://support.sw.siemens.com/ . * Teamcenter Visualization V14.0: Update to V14.0.0.4 or later version https://support.sw.siemens.com/ . * Teamcenter Visualization V14.1: Update to V14.1.0.5 or later version https://support.sw.siemens.com/ .

Event History

Jan 13, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:15 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:15 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

ICSA-22-349-15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3159?