CVE-2022-3160

Description

The APDFL.dll contains an out-of-bounds write past the fixed-length heap-based buffer 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 0.08%
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
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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
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/csaf/ssa-360681.json third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3160?
CVE-2022-3160 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3160?
To fix CVE-2022-3160: 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-2022-3160 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3160 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-2022-3160?
CVE-2022-3160 affects Siemens  JT2Go, Siemens  Teamcenter Visualization V13.3, Siemens  Teamcenter Visualization V14.0, Siemens  Teamcenter Visualization V14.1.
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