CVE-2026-59701: High severity Siemens Simcenter Femap vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2606.0001). The affected applications contains an out of bounds read vulnerability while parsing specially crafted BMP files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Simcenter Femapto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in V2606.0001
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-59701?
The severity of CVE-2026-59701 is classified as high, with a score of 7.8.
How do I fix CVE-2026-59701?
To address CVE-2026-59701, users should upgrade to Simcenter Femap version 2606.0001 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-59701?
CVE-2026-59701 is an out of bounds read vulnerability that affects the parsing of BMP files.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2026-59701?
Exploiting CVE-2026-59701 could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
Which versions of Simcenter Femap are affected by CVE-2026-59701?
All versions of Simcenter Femap earlier than version 2606.0001 are affected by CVE-2026-59701.