CVE-2024-52570 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-24365)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/11/2024
The vulnerability CVE-2024-52570 represents a critical out-of-bounds write flaw in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation software versions prior to specific patch releases. This vulnerability specifically affects both Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 and V2404 product lines, with the issue manifesting during the parsing of maliciously crafted WRL file formats. The WRL file format, commonly used for 3D graphics and modeling in industrial simulation environments, becomes a vector for exploitation when improperly validated by the software's parsing mechanisms. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-787, which defines out-of-bounds write conditions where programs write data past the boundaries of allocated buffers, potentially corrupting adjacent memory regions and enabling arbitrary code execution.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when the affected applications process specially crafted WRL files that contain malformed data structures or oversized arrays that exceed the bounds of allocated memory buffers. When the parsing routine encounters such malformed data, it fails to properly validate input boundaries before writing data to memory locations beyond the intended buffer limits. This flaw allows attackers to overwrite adjacent memory segments with malicious data, potentially manipulating program execution flow, corrupting critical system structures, or injecting executable code directly into the running process memory space. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in industrial automation environments where these simulation tools are commonly used for process modeling and optimization.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-52570 extends significantly within industrial control system environments where Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is deployed. Organizations using these simulation tools for manufacturing process planning, facility layout design, or production line optimization face potential compromise of their simulation environments, which could lead to unauthorized access to critical process data or disruption of operational workflows. The vulnerability's exploitation capability allows remote code execution in the context of the current process, meaning that attackers could potentially gain the same privileges as the running simulation application, which might include access to sensitive manufacturing data, system configuration information, or the ability to manipulate simulation results that influence operational decisions. This represents a significant risk to industrial cybersecurity posture and could potentially enable attackers to establish persistent access points within industrial networks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patch management to upgrade affected software versions to the recommended patch levels V2302.0018 and V2404.0007 respectively. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to simulation environments and restrict file upload capabilities for WRL files from untrusted sources. Input validation controls should be enhanced to include strict boundary checking for all file formats processed by the applications. Security monitoring should be implemented to detect unusual file processing patterns or unauthorized access attempts to simulation environments. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566.001 for spearphishing attachment, indicating potential attack vectors involving malicious file delivery and execution within industrial environments. Organizations should also consider implementing application whitelisting policies to prevent execution of unauthorized software components that might exploit similar memory corruption vulnerabilities.