CVE-2022-43517

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ (All versions < V2306). The affected application improperly assigns file permissions to installation folders. This could allow a local attacker with an unprivileged account to override or modify the service executables and subsequently gain elevated privileges.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-930100.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43517?
CVE-2022-43517 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-43517?
To fix CVE-2022-43517, 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-2022-43517 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-43517 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-2022-43517?
CVE-2022-43517 affects Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+.
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