CVE-2022-34276: High severity siemens pads viewer vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2022

Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in PADS Standard/Plus Viewer (All versions). The affected application contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted PCB files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (FG-VD-22-041)

Affected Software

2 affected components

Siemens Pads Viewer

Event History

Jul 12, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:06 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:06 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34276?

CVE-2022-34276 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for code execution from an attacker.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34276?

To fix CVE-2022-34276, you should update to the latest version of Siemens PADS Viewer or apply the security patches provided by Siemens.

What versions of PADS Viewer are affected by CVE-2022-34276?

CVE-2022-34276 affects all versions of Siemens PADS Standard and Plus Viewer.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-34276?

CVE-2022-34276 is an out of bounds write vulnerability that can lead to code execution.

Can CVE-2022-34276 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-34276 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker persuades a user to open a specially crafted PCB file.