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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- CVSS v4 7.3
- ATTENTION: Low attack complexity
- Vendor: Siemens
- Equipment: Teamcenter Visualization and JT2Go
- Vulnerabilities: Stack-based Buffer Overflow, NULL Pointer Dereference
2. RISK EVALUATION
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to crash the application or perform arbitrary code execution.
3. TECHNICAL DETAILS
3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS
The following versions of Siemens Teamcenter Visualization and JT2Go are affected:
- JT2Go: All versions prior to V2406.0003
- Teamcenter Visualization V14.2: All versions prior to V14.2.0.13
- Teamcenter Visualization V14.3: All versions prior to V14.3.0.11
- Teamcenter Visualization V2312: All versions prior to V2312.0008
- Teamcenter Visualization V2406: All versions prior to V2406.0003
3.2 Vulnerability Overview
3.2.1 NULL POINTER DEREFERENCE CWE-476
The affected applications contain a null pointer dereference vulnerability while parsing specially crafted XML files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to crash the application causing denial of service condition.
CVE-2024-37996 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2024-37996. A base score of 4.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N).
3.2.2 STACK-BASED BUFFER OVERFLOW CWE-121
The affected applications contain a stack-based overflow vulnerability while parsing specially crafted XML files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
CVE-2024-37997 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2024-37997. A base score of 7.3 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N).
3.3 BACKGROUND
- CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Critical Manufacturing
- COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
- COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: Germany
3.4 RESEARCHER
Siemens reported these vulnerabilities to CISA.
4. MITIGATIONS
Siemens has identified the following specific workarounds and mitigations users can apply to reduce risk:
- JT2Go: Update to V2406.0003 or later version
- Teamcenter Visualization V14.2: Update to V14.2.0.13 or later version
- Teamcenter Visualization V14.3: Update to V14.3.0.11 or later version
- Teamcenter Visualization V2312: Update to V2312.0008 or later version
- Teamcenter Visualization V2406: Update to V2406.0003 or later version
Siemens has identified the following specific workarounds and mitigations that users can apply to reduce the risk:
- CVE-2024-37996, CVE-2024-37997: Do not open untrusted XML files in affected applications
As a general security measure, Siemens recommends protecting network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. To operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends configuring the environment according to Siemens’ operational guidelines for industrial security and following recommendations in the product manuals.
Additional information on industrial security by Siemens can be found on the Siemens industrial security webpage
For more information see the associated Siemens security advisory SSA-959281 in HTML and CSAF.
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities, such as:
- Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
- Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
- When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B–Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks:
No known public exploitation specifically targeting these vulnerabilities has been reported to CISA at this time. These vulnerabilities are not exploitable remotely.
5. UPDATE HISTORY
- October 10, 2024: Initial Publication