CVE-2024-52565 in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation
Summary
by MITRE • 11/18/2024
A vulnerability has been identified in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 (All versions < V2302.0018), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2404 (All versions < V2404.0007). The affected applications contain an out of bounds write vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted WRL file. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-24231)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/11/2024
This vulnerability exists in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation software versions prior to specific patch releases, representing a critical out-of-bounds write flaw that can be triggered through maliciously crafted WRL file manipulation. The vulnerability affects both V2302 and V2404 product lines, indicating a widespread issue within the software ecosystem that requires immediate attention from system administrators and security teams. The WRL file format, commonly used for 3D graphics and visualization in industrial simulation environments, becomes a vector for arbitrary code execution when processed by the vulnerable applications.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient bounds checking during the parsing of WRL files, which allows an attacker to manipulate memory layout through carefully constructed input data. This flaw falls under the CWE-787 category of out-of-bounds write conditions, where the application writes data beyond the allocated buffer boundaries. The vulnerability operates at the application level where user-supplied data is processed without adequate validation, creating an exploitable condition that can be leveraged by remote attackers to gain unauthorized code execution privileges within the context of the current process. This represents a significant escalation from standard user privileges to potentially full system compromise depending on the execution environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution, as it can be exploited in various attack scenarios including remote code execution in networked environments where the software is accessible to unauthenticated users. Industrial control systems and simulation environments that rely on Tecnomatix Plant Simulation for process modeling and visualization become particularly vulnerable, as attackers could potentially disrupt manufacturing operations or gain access to sensitive production data. The attack surface is broad given that WRL files are commonly used in industrial visualization and simulation contexts, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in operational technology environments where system integrity is paramount.
Organizations should immediately implement patch management procedures to upgrade to the latest available versions of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, specifically versions V2302.0018 and V2404.0007 which contain the necessary fixes for this vulnerability. Network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit exposure of vulnerable systems to untrusted networks, while monitoring should be implemented to detect suspicious file upload activities or unusual process behaviors. Security teams should also consider implementing application whitelisting policies that restrict execution of potentially malicious WRL files, and conduct thorough vulnerability assessments of industrial environments that utilize this software to identify additional exposure points. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter and T1203 for Exploitation for Client Execution, emphasizing the need for both defensive and proactive security measures to protect industrial control systems from exploitation.