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 user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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The severity of ZDI-CAN-15304 is critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-CAN-15304, users should apply updates and patches provided by Siemens for Simcenter Femap.
ZDI-CAN-15304 can be exploited through remote code execution by enticing users to visit malicious pages or open harmful files.
ZDI-CAN-15304 affects Siemens Simcenter Femap installations.
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-15304, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.