Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability in Simcenter Femap by Siemens

CVE-2024-33653

Summary

A vulnerability exists in all versions of Simcenter Femap prior to V2406, involving an out of bounds read occurring during the parsing of specially crafted BMP files. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate BMP file inputs to read past the allocated memory buffer. If successfully exploited, this may result in the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the application process, potentially compromising system security and stability. Users are strongly encouraged to review the implications of this vulnerability and consider applying available updates or mitigations.

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