CVE-2022-3159

Description

The APDFL.dll contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could be triggered while parsing specially crafted PDF files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Siemens released updates for the affected products and recommends updating to the latest versions: * JT2Go: Update to V14.1.0.5 or later version https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/plm-components/jt2go.html .  * Teamcenter Visualization V13.3: Update to V13.3.0.8 or later version https://support.sw.siemens.com/ . * Teamcenter Visualization V14.0: Update to V14.0.0.4 or later version https://support.sw.siemens.com/ . * Teamcenter Visualization V14.1: Update to V14.1.0.5 or later version https://support.sw.siemens.com/ .

Workaround:

  • Siemens identified the following specific workaround and mitigation user can apply to reduce risk: * Do not open untrusted PDF files in JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization. As a general security measure, Siemens recommends protecting network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. To operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends configuring the environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for industrial security https://www.siemens.com/cert/operational-guidelines-industrial-security and following the recommendations in the product manuals. Siemens also provides additional information on industrial security https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity . For further inquiries on security vulnerabilities in Siemens products, users should contact Siemens https://www.siemens.com/cert/advisories . For more information, see the associated Siemens security advisory SSA-360681 in HTML https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-360681.html and CSAF https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/csaf/ssa-360681.json .

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory siemens.com Third-Party Advisory siemens.com Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Siemens  JT2Go
Affected: Siemens  Teamcenter Visualization V13.3
Affected: Siemens  Teamcenter Visualization V14.0
Affected: Siemens  Teamcenter Visualization V14.1
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-349-15 third party advisory us government resource
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-360681.html third party advisory patch
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/csaf/ssa-360681.json third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3159?
CVE-2022-3159 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3159?
To fix CVE-2022-3159: Siemens released updates for the affected products and recommends updating to the latest versions: * JT2Go: Update to V14.1.0.5 or later version https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/plm-components/jt2go.html .  * Teamcenter Visualization V13.3: Update to V13.3.0.8 or later version https://support.sw.siemens.com/ . * Teamcenter Visualization V14.0: Update to V14.0.0.4 or later version https://support.sw.siemens.com/ . * Teamcenter Visualization V14.1: Update to V14.1.0.5 or later version https://support.sw.siemens.com/ .
Is CVE-2022-3159 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3159 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-2022-3159?
CVE-2022-3159 affects Siemens  JT2Go, Siemens  Teamcenter Visualization V13.3, Siemens  Teamcenter Visualization V14.0, Siemens  Teamcenter Visualization V14.1.
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