CVE-2023-37376 Memory corruption in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201

Q: Is CVE-2023-37376 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-37376 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-37376?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-37376 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.8 Published 11 Jul 2023 Updated 7 Nov 2024

A type confusion vulnerability in Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious STP 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-2023-37376?

CVE-2023-37376 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201, published on 11 Jul 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 Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201 (All versions < V2201.0008), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 (All versions < V2302.0002). The affected application contains a type confusion vulnerability while parsing STP files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-21051)

Weakness: CWE-843

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37376?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Tecnomatix.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37376?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-37376 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-2023-37376 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-37376 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jv2c-g9r9-8pf2.