Siemens Teamcenter Visualization WRL File out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Siemens Teamcenter Visualization and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WRL File Handler. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-53242. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Siemens Teamcenter Visualization and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation (affected version unknown). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component WRL File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.14), Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions < V14.3.0.12), Teamcenter Visualization V2312 (All versions < V2312.0008), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 (All versions < V2302.0016), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2404 (All versions < V2404.0005). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted WRL files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-25206)

The advisory is shared for download at cert-portal.siemens.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-53242 since 11/19/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/25/2025).

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/19/2024 🔍
12/10/2024 +21 days 🔍
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09/25/2025 +289 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: siemens.com

Advisory: ssa-583523
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-53242 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-53242
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-287540

Entryinfo

Created: 12/10/2024 15:43
Updated: 09/25/2025 04:46
Changes: 12/10/2024 15:43 (76), 09/25/2025 04:46 (1)
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