CVE-2022-34278 Memory corruption in PADS Standard/Plus Viewer

High 7.8 Published 12 Jul 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

An out-of-bounds read in PADS Standard/Plus Viewer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious PCB 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-2022-34278?

CVE-2022-34278 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens PADS Standard/Plus Viewer, published on 12 Jul 2022. 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 PADS Standard/Plus Viewer (All versions). The affected application is vulnerable to an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated buffer when parsing PCB files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (FG-VD-22-043)

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-34278?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Pads Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34278?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-34278 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-2022-34278 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-34278 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4hxw-7h4g-ph5c.