What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-13040?

ZDI-CAN-13040 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-13040?

To fix ZDI-CAN-13040, ensure that you have installed the latest security updates provided by Siemens for Solid Edge Viewer.

What causes the vulnerability ZDI-CAN-13040?

ZDI-CAN-13040 is caused by improper input validation in Siemens Solid Edge Viewer that allows remote code execution.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-13040?

ZDI-CAN-13040 affects users of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer who open malicious files or visit harmful web pages.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-13040?

Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a harmful file to exploit ZDI-CAN-13040.

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ZDI-CAN-13040

high

7.8

3/8/2024

ZDI-CAN-13040: Siemens Solid Edge Viewer DFT File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DFT files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-13040?
ZDI-CAN-13040 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-13040?
To fix ZDI-CAN-13040, ensure that you have installed the latest security updates provided by Siemens for Solid Edge Viewer.
What causes the vulnerability ZDI-CAN-13040?
ZDI-CAN-13040 is caused by improper input validation in Siemens Solid Edge Viewer that allows remote code execution.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-13040?
ZDI-CAN-13040 affects users of Siemens Solid Edge Viewer who open malicious files or visit harmful web pages.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-13040?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a harmful file to exploit ZDI-CAN-13040.

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