CVE-2023-30796 Memory corruption in JT Open
An out-of-bounds read in Siemens JT Open and Utilities allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted JT 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-2023-30796?
CVE-2023-30796 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens JT Open, published on 8 Aug 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 < V11.4), JT Utilities (All versions < V13.4). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted JT files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-30796?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Siemens Jt Open Toolkit, Siemens Jt Utilities.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30796?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-30796 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-2023-30796 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-30796 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens JT Open
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5gf4-2rx5-gfrc.