CVE-2024-47940 in Solid Edge SE2024
Summary
by MITRE • 11/12/2024
A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2024 (All versions < V224.0 Update 9). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted PSM files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/14/2024
This vulnerability resides in Solid Edge SE2024 software where an out of bounds read condition occurs when processing specially crafted PSM files. The flaw represents a classic buffer over-read scenario that falls under CWE-125, which describes out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities. The affected application fails to properly validate the boundaries of allocated memory structures during the parsing process of PSM file formats, creating a potential execution path for malicious code injection. The vulnerability manifests when the software attempts to read data beyond the allocated memory boundaries, which can lead to information disclosure or arbitrary code execution depending on the specific memory layout and attacker control over the input data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution as it represents a critical security weakness that could be exploited in targeted attacks. Attackers could craft malicious PSM files designed to trigger the out of bounds read condition, potentially leading to privilege escalation or complete system compromise. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and script interpreter, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute arbitrary commands within the application context. The affected version range indicates this is a persistent issue affecting all versions prior to V224.0 Update 9, suggesting a significant window of exposure for potentially affected organizations.
Organizations utilizing Solid Edge SE2024 should prioritize immediate remediation through the installation of the V224.0 Update 9 patch which addresses the memory validation issues in the PSM file parser. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of input validation and proper boundary checking in file processing components, which should be enforced through defensive programming practices. Security teams should implement network segmentation and file access controls to limit the potential impact of exploitation attempts, while monitoring for suspicious file processing activities. Additionally, regular security assessments of third-party software components and maintaining up-to-date vulnerability intelligence feeds will help identify similar issues in other applications within the enterprise environment. The vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of secure coding practices and the need for comprehensive testing of file parsing logic to prevent similar memory safety issues.