Solid Edge Vulnerability: Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in PAR File Parsing

CVE-2024-33489

What is CVE-2024-33489?

A significant vulnerability exists in Solid Edge, affecting all versions prior to V224.0 Update 5. This flaw is attributed to a heap-based buffer overflow when the application processes specially crafted PAR files. If exploited, this vulnerability enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the permissions of the current process, potentially leading to severe security risks and breaches. Users of affected versions are strongly advised to apply the latest updates to mitigate the risk.

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