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Plain-English summary
This flaw affects Siemens Solid Edge when handling malicious DWG files. If a user opens a specially crafted file, the application can corrupt memory and run attacker-controlled code with that user’s permissions. The main business risk is compromise of engineering workstations and design data.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for engineering workstations that open third-party DWG files. The issue is not remotely exploitable without user interaction, but compromise could expose sensitive design data and provide a foothold on high-value endpoints.
Technical view
CVE-2023-24564 is a CWE-119 memory corruption issue in Solid Edge DWG parsing. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8, with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Successful exploitation could execute code in the current process.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on engineering or design endpoints running affected Siemens Solid Edge SE2022 or SE2023 versions, especially where users receive or exchange DWG files from external parties. Server-side exposure is not indicated by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. Exploitation requires convincing a user to open a malicious DWG file locally. The CVSS vector indicates proof-of-concept exploit maturity and official remediation availability.
Researcher notes
The bundle shows an affected-version inconsistency for Solid Edge SE2022, listing both versions below V222.0MP12 and all versions. Validate against Siemens SSA-491245 before final scoping. Do not assume impact beyond DWG parsing in Solid Edge from the provided evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Update Solid Edge SE2022 to V222.0MP12 or later where applicable.
- Update Solid Edge SE2023 to V223.0Update2 or later where applicable.
- Treat externally sourced DWG files as untrusted until vendor-fixed systems are confirmed.
- Check Siemens SSA-491245 for current vendor guidance and affected-version details.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Solid Edge installations and record exact major version and maintenance pack.
- Confirm SE2022 systems are not below V222.0MP12.
- Confirm SE2023 systems are not below V223.0Update2.
- Review endpoint controls for handling untrusted CAD and DWG attachments.
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-491245.pdfCVE reference
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Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
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