CVE-2024-41981: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 8, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap V2306 (All versions), Simcenter Femap V2401 (All versions), Simcenter Femap V2406 (All versions). The affected application is vulnerable to heap-based buffer overflow while parsing specially crafted BDF files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Siemens Simcenter Femap=V2306, =V2401, =V2406

Event History

Oct 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41981?

CVE-2024-41981 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution via heap-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41981?

To mitigate CVE-2024-41981, users should update to the latest version of Simcenter Femap that has addressed this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Simcenter Femap are affected by CVE-2024-41981?

CVE-2024-41981 impacts all versions of Simcenter Femap V2306, V2401, and V2406.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-41981?

CVE-2024-41981 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that arises while parsing specially crafted BDF files.

5

Can CVE-2024-41981 lead to data compromise?

Yes, CVE-2024-41981 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, leading to data compromise.

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