CVE-2025-23398 in Teamcenter Visualization
Summary
by MITRE • 03/11/2025
A vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions < V14.3.0.13), Teamcenter Visualization V2312 (All versions < V2312.0009), Teamcenter Visualization V2406 (All versions < V2406.0007), Teamcenter Visualization V2412 (All versions < V2412.0002), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 (All versions < V2302.0021), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2404 (All versions < V2404.0010). The affected application is vulnerable to memory corruption while parsing specially crafted WRL 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 • 03/11/2025
This vulnerability affects multiple Siemens Teamcenter and Tecnomatix products that handle 3D model files in VRML format. The issue stems from insufficient input validation during the parsing of WRL files which can lead to memory corruption conditions. When these applications process maliciously crafted VRML files, the parsing routine fails to properly validate file structures and data boundaries, creating opportunities for buffer overflows or other memory corruption scenarios. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it allows for arbitrary code execution within the context of the running application process, effectively providing attackers with elevated privileges and system access. The affected versions span across multiple product lines including Teamcenter Visualization V14.3, V2312, V2406, V2412, and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 and V2404, indicating a widespread impact across Siemens' industrial visualization and simulation platforms.
The technical flaw manifests as a classic memory corruption vulnerability during file parsing operations. When the application encounters specially crafted WRL files, the parsing logic does not adequately validate the size, structure, or content of the VRML data, leading to potential buffer overflows or heap corruption. This type of vulnerability aligns with CWE-121, which describes stack-based buffer overflow conditions, and CWE-122, which covers heap-based buffer overflows. The memory corruption occurs specifically within the VRML file parser component, where insufficient bounds checking allows attackers to manipulate memory layout and potentially overwrite critical program structures or return addresses. The vulnerability does not require authentication to exploit, making it particularly dangerous in environments where users might encounter untrusted 3D model files from external sources or through social engineering attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution capabilities. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can gain complete control over the affected applications and potentially the underlying systems. Since the execution occurs within the context of the current process, attackers may be able to escalate privileges, access sensitive data, or use the compromised application as a foothold for further attacks within the network. The vulnerability affects industrial environments where these visualization tools are commonly used for product design, simulation, and manufacturing planning, making it particularly dangerous for organizations that rely on these platforms for critical operations. The widespread nature of affected versions across multiple product lines suggests that many industrial organizations may be impacted, potentially affecting supply chain processes and collaborative design workflows.
Organizations should immediately apply the vendor-provided patches and updates for all affected versions of Teamcenter Visualization and Tecnomatix products. The recommended mitigation strategy includes updating to the minimum patched versions specified in the vendor advisories for each affected product line. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of these applications to untrusted networks or users. File validation and sanitization processes should be enhanced to prevent processing of untrusted VRML files, particularly in environments where users might encounter external 3D models. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual file processing patterns or potential exploitation attempts. System administrators should also consider implementing application whitelisting policies that restrict execution of potentially vulnerable applications to trusted environments. The vulnerability's classification under ATT&CK technique T1203 (Exploitation for Client Execution) and T1059 (Command and Scripting Interpreter) highlights the need for comprehensive endpoint protection and behavioral monitoring solutions. Regular vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar parsing vulnerabilities in other file format handlers within the industrial control systems environment.