7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-24979

First published: Tue Feb 14 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation (All versions < V2201.0006). The affected application contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer while parsing a specially crafted SPP file. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-19789)

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation<2201.0006

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-24979?

    CVE-2023-24979 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-24979?

    To fix CVE-2023-24979, upgrade to Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation version 2201.0006 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-24979?

    CVE-2023-24979 is an out of bounds write vulnerability related to buffer management.

  • What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2023-24979?

    An attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application by exploiting CVE-2023-24979.

  • Which versions of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation are affected by CVE-2023-24979?

    All versions of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation prior to 2201.0006 are affected by CVE-2023-24979.

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