This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Simcenter Femap. 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 NEU 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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ZDI-CAN-14683 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-CAN-14683, ensure you update Siemens Simcenter Femap to the latest version provided by Siemens that addresses this vulnerability.
ZDI-CAN-14683 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Siemens Simcenter Femap.
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-14683, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
ZDI-CAN-14683 affects Siemens Simcenter Femap installations.