CVE-2022-34284
First published: Tue 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-22-049)
Credit: productcert@siemens.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens Pads Viewer | ||
| Siemens Pads Viewer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34284?
CVE-2022-34284 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential code execution risk.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34284?
To fix CVE-2022-34284, update Siemens PADS Standard/Plus Viewer to the latest version provided by Siemens.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2022-34284?
CVE-2022-34284 can be exploited through specially crafted PCB files that trigger the out of bounds write vulnerability.
Which versions of Siemens PADS Viewer are affected by CVE-2022-34284?
All versions of Siemens PADS Standard and Plus Viewer are affected by CVE-2022-34284.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2022-34284?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2022-34284 could potentially execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
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