CVE-2023-38528 Memory corruption in Parasolid V34.1
An out-of-bounds write in Parasolid allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted X_T file, affecting Siemens CAD and visualization products.
- 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-2023-38528?
CVE-2023-38528 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens Parasolid, 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 Parasolid V34.1 (All versions < V34.1.258), Parasolid V35.0 (All versions < V35.0.254), Parasolid V35.1 (All versions < V35.1.197), Parasolid V35.1 (All versions < V35.1.184), Teamcenter Visualization V14.1 (All versions < V14.1.0.11), Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.6), Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions < V14.3.0.3). The affected application contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer while parsing a specially crafted X_T file. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38528?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Siemens Parasolid, Siemens Teamcenter Visualization.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38528?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38528 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-2023-38528 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38528 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens Parasolid
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8chw-p7f8-q8g6.