CVE-2021-37176

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap V2020.2 (All versions), Simcenter Femap V2021.1 (All versions). The femap.exe application lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing modfem files. This could result in an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to leak information in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-14260)

References

Link	Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-997732.pdf	patch vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1073/	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37176?: CVE-2021-37176 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-37176?: To fix CVE-2021-37176, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-37176 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-37176 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-37176?: CVE-2021-37176 affects Siemens Simcenter Femap V2020.2, Siemens Simcenter Femap V2021.1.

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Description

Category

CWE-125 – Out-of-bounds Read

References

Frequently Asked Questions