Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type
CVE-2023-37376 is a high-severity access of resource using incompatible type vulnerability in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201 from Siemens, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201 versions: All versions < V2201.0008. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Tecnomatix to 2201.0008 or 2302.0002, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on cert-portal.siemens.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201 | All versions < V2201.0008 | Not stated |
| Siemens | Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 | All versions < V2302.0002 | Not stated |
| Siemens | Tecnomatix | 2201 up to, but not including, 2201.0008; 2302 up to, but not including, 2302.0002 | 2201.0008, 2302.0002 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | CNA (siemens.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2201 (All versions < V2201.0008), Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302 (All versions < V2302.0002). The affected application contains a type confusion vulnerability while parsing STP files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-21051)
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type
The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.
More Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type vulnerabilities (CWE-843)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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