CVE-2023-38683 Memory corruption in JT2Go
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted TIFF file in Siemens JT2Go or Teamcenter Visualization.
- 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-2023-38683?
CVE-2023-38683 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens Jt2go, 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 JT2Go (All versions < V14.2.0.5), Teamcenter Visualization V13.2 (All versions < V13.2.0.14), Teamcenter Visualization V14.1 (All versions < V14.1.0.10), Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.5). The affected application contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer while parsing a specially crafted TIFF 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-2023-38683?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Siemens Jt2go, Siemens Teamcenter Visualization.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38683?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38683 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-2023-38683 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38683 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens Jt2go
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgcx-765f-h3fh.