7.8
CWE
122 119 787
EPSS
0.050%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-23796: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Feb 13 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201 (All versions < V2201.0012), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 (All versions < V2302.0006). The affected application is vulnerable to heap-based buffer overflow while parsing specially crafted WRL files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation<2201.0012
Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation>=2302.0<2302.0006

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-23796?

    The severity of CVE-2024-23796 is considered high due to the potential for a heap-based buffer overflow that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-23796?

    To fix CVE-2024-23796, update Tecnomatix Plant Simulation to version 2201.0012 or 2302.0006 or later.

  • What versions of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation are affected by CVE-2024-23796?

    CVE-2024-23796 affects Tecnomatix Plant Simulation versions 2201 prior to 2201.0012 and 2302 prior to 2302.0006.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-23796?

    CVE-2024-23796 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2024-23796 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-23796 can potentially be exploited remotely if specially crafted WRL files are processed by the affected application.

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