CVE-2023-38524: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Aug 8, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in Parasolid V34.1 (All versions < V34.1.258), Parasolid V35.0 (All versions < V35.0.254), Parasolid V35.1 (All versions < V35.1.171), Teamcenter Visualization V14.1 (All versions < V14.1.0.11), Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.6), Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions < V14.3.0.3). The affected applications contain null pointer dereference while parsing specially crafted XT files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Other sources

A vulnerability has been identified in Parasolid V34.1 (All versions < V34.1.258), Parasolid V35.0 (All versions < V35.0.254), Parasolid V35.1 (All versions < V35.1.171), Teamcenter Visualization V14.1 (All versions), Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.6), Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions). The affected applications contain null pointer dereference while parsing specially crafted XT files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Siemens Parasolid>=34.1<34.1.258
Siemens Parasolid>=35.0<35.0.254
Siemens Parasolid>=35.1<35.1.171
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization>=14.1<14.1.0.11
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization>=14.2<14.2.0.6
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization>=14.3<14.3.0.3
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization=14.1
Siemens Teamcenter Visualization=14.3

Remediation

Patch Available

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-407785.pdf

Event History

Aug 8, 2023
CVE Published
09:20 AM
Data Sourced
09:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-38524.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Parasolid V34.1 (All versions < V34.1.258), Parasolid V35.0 (All versions < V35.0.254), Parasolid V35.1 (All versions < V35.1.171), Teamcenter Visualization V14.1 (All versions), Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.6), and Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions).

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38524?

The severity of CVE-2023-38524 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update to a version of the affected software that is equal to or greater than the specified version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38524?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-38524 at the following link: [Siemens ProductCERT Advisory](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-407785.pdf)

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