CVE-2021-25670 Memory corruption in Tecnomatix RobotExpert
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Tecnomatix RobotExpert allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious CELL files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-25670?
CVE-2021-25670 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens Tecnomatix RobotExpert, published on 22 Apr 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in Tecnomatix RobotExpert (All versions < V16.1). Affected applications lack proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing CELL files. This could result in an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-12608)
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-25670?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Tecnomatix Robotexpert.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25670?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-25670 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-25670 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-25670 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gcpm-5q72-r97c.