7.1
HIGH
CVE-2021-37203
"NX Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in plmxmlAdapterIFC.dll"
Description

A vulnerability has been identified in NX 1980 Series (All versions < V1984), Solid Edge SE2021 (All versions < SE2021MP8). The plmxmlAdapterIFC.dll contains an out-of-bounds read while parsing user supplied IFC files which could result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition or read sensitive information from memory locations.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 14, 2021, 11:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 18, 2021, 4:08 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.2

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-37203 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Siemens solid_edge
2 Siemens solid_edge_se2021_firmware
3 Siemens nx_1980
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-37203.

URL Resource
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-208530.pdf Patch Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-728618.pdf Patch Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-37203 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 18, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-728618.pdf No Types Assigned https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-728618.pdf Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) se2021 *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2021:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2021:maintenance_pack1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2021:maintenance_pack2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2021:maintenance_pack3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2021:maintenance_pack4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2021:maintenance_pack5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2021:maintenance_pack6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2021:maintenance_pack7:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 28, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description A vulnerability has been identified in NX 1980 Series (All versions < V1984). The plmxmlAdapterIFC.dll contains an out-of-bounds read while parsing user supplied IFC files which could result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition or read sensitive information from memory locations. A vulnerability has been identified in NX 1980 Series (All versions < V1984), Solid Edge SE2021 (All versions < SE2021MP8). The plmxmlAdapterIFC.dll contains an out-of-bounds read while parsing user supplied IFC files which could result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition or read sensitive information from memory locations.
    Added Reference https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-728618.pdf [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 24, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 Metadata Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism
    Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-208530.pdf No Types Assigned https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-208530.pdf Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:nx_1980:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1984
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.07 }} 0.00%

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0.29103

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