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Plain-English summary
Tecnomatix Plant Simulation can be compromised when a user opens a malicious SPP file. Successful exploitation could run attacker-controlled code inside the application’s process, potentially exposing engineering data or workstation access. The issue affects versions before V2201.0006.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority workstation risk for engineering environments. The vulnerability is not described as remotely exploitable without user action, but code execution from a malicious project file can still create serious business impact if engineering users exchange models externally.
Technical view
CVE-2023-24990 is a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write in Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation while parsing specially crafted SPP files. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8 high with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Impact is high for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on engineering or manufacturing workstations running Tecnomatix Plant Simulation versions earlier than V2201.0006, especially where users open SPP files received from partners, vendors, email, shared drives, or downloads.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not identify CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires a user to open a crafted SPP file locally. Public evidence supports proof-of-concept maturity in CVSS, but not confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.
Researcher notes
Key constraints are local attack vector and required user interaction. The affected parser handles SPP files, and the flaw is tracked as ZDI-CAN-19812. Do not assume broader Siemens product exposure from this bundle; only Tecnomatix Plant Simulation before V2201.0006 is identified.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Tecnomatix Plant Simulation to V2201.0006 or later.
- Review Siemens ProductCERT advisory SSA-847261 for vendor guidance.
- Restrict opening SPP files from untrusted or external sources.
- Apply endpoint controls to engineering workstations handling simulation files.
- Train users to verify unexpected SPP files before opening them.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Tecnomatix Plant Simulation installations and versions.
- Confirm affected systems are upgraded beyond V2201.0006.
- Identify users or workflows receiving SPP files externally.
- Review security telemetry for suspicious Plant Simulation crashes or child processes.
- Validate file-handling policies for engineering shared drives and email 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-847261.pdfCVE reference
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