CVE-2022-3161 Memory corruption in JT2Go

High 7.8 Published Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted PDF 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-2022-3161?

CVE-2022-3161 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens Jt2go, published on 13 Jan 2023. 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

The APDFL.dll contains a memory corruption vulnerability while parsing specially crafted PDF files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3161?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Siemens Jt2go, Siemens Teamcenter Visualization.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3161?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3161 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-2022-3161 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-3161 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Siemens Jt2go vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h7rr-pq87-v2r8.

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