CVE-2022-47977 Memory corruption in JT Open
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted JT file in Siemens JT Open or JT Utilities.
- 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-2022-47977?
CVE-2022-47977 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens JT Open, published on 14 Feb 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
A vulnerability has been identified in JT Open (All versions < V11.2.3.0), JT Utilities (All versions < V13.2.3.0). The affected application contains a memory corruption vulnerability while parsing specially crafted JT files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-47977?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Siemens Jt Open Toolkit, Siemens Jt Utilities.
How do I fix CVE-2022-47977?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-47977 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-2022-47977 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-47977 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens JT Open
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qw3q-69j5-5cf7.