CVE-2023-1709

Datalogics Library APDFL Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Description

Datalogics Library APDFLThe v18.0.4PlusP1e and prior contains a stack-based buffer overflow due to documents containing corrupted fonts, which could allow an attack that causes an unhandled crash during the rendering process.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Siemens has released updates for the affected products and recommends updating to the latest versions: * JT2Go: Update to V14.2.0.2 https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/plm-components/jt2go.html or later version * Teamcenter Visualization V13.2: Update to V13.2.0.13 https://support.sw.siemens.com/   or later version * Teamcenter Visualization V13.3: Update to V13.3.0.9 https://support.sw.siemens.com/   or later version * Teamcenter Visualization V14.0: Update to V14.0.0.5 https://support.sw.siemens.com/   or later version * Teamcenter Visualization V14.1: Update to V14.1.0.7 https://support.sw.siemens.com/   or later version * Teamcenter Visualization V14.2: Update to V14.2.0.2 https://support.sw.siemens.com/   or later version

Workaround:

  • Siemens has identified the following specific workarounds and mitigations that users can apply to reduce risks: * Avoid opening untrusted 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 to follow the recommendations in the product manuals. Additional information on industrial security by Siemens can be found at the Siemens Industrial Security web page https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity . For further inquiries on security vulnerabilities in Siemens products and solutions, users should contact the Siemens ProductCERT https://www.siemens.com/cert/advisories .
  • Datalogics recommends users to update to APDFL v18.0.4PlusP1g. Contact Datalogics https://www.datalogics.com/datalogics-contact-us  for more information on obtaining this update. For more information, refer to Datalogic’s release notes https://dev.datalogics.com/adobe-pdf-library/release-notes-adobe-pdf-library-v-18/ .

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens JT2Go
Affected: Siemens Teamcenter Visualization
Affected: Datalogics Library APDFL
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-103-11 third party advisory us government resource
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-629917.html vendor advisory broken link
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-164-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1709?
CVE-2023-1709 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1709?
To fix CVE-2023-1709: Siemens has released updates for the affected products and recommends updating to the latest versions: * JT2Go: Update to V14.2.0.2 https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/plm-components/jt2go.html or later version * Teamcenter Visualization V13.2: Update to V13.2.0.13 https://support.sw.siemens.com/   or later version * Teamcenter Visualization V13.3: Update to V13.3.0.9 https://support.sw.siemens.com/   or later version * Teamcenter Visualization V14.0: Update to V14.0.0.5 https://support.sw.siemens.com/   or later version * Teamcenter Visualization V14.1: Update to V14.1.0.7 https://support.sw.siemens.com/   or later version * Teamcenter Visualization V14.2: Update to V14.2.0.2 https://support.sw.siemens.com/   or later version
Is CVE-2023-1709 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-1709 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-2023-1709?
CVE-2023-1709 affects Siemens JT2Go, Siemens Teamcenter Visualization, Datalogics Library APDFL.
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