CVE-2024-24921 Memory corruption in Simcenter Femap
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious Catia MODEL files in Simcenter Femap.
- 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-2024-24921?
CVE-2024-24921 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Siemens Simcenter Femap, published on 13 Feb 2024. 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 Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2401.0000). The affected application is vulnerable to memory corruption while parsing specially crafted Catia MODEL files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-21712)
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-24921?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Simcenter Femap.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24921?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-24921 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-2024-24921 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-24921 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens Simcenter Femap
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8q8c-8w2c-527x.