Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Opcenter and SIMATIC Products by Siemens
CVE-2024-33698
9.3CRITICAL
Key Information:
- Vendor
Siemens
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 10 September 2024
What is CVE-2024-33698?
A critical security vulnerability exists within the integrated UMC component of various Siemens products, including Opcenter and SIMATIC series. This vulnerability is characterized as a heap-based buffer overflow, which could potentially enable an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems. This flaw underscores the importance of regular updates and security patch management to protect industrial applications from malicious exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)
Opcenter Quality 0
Opcenter RDnL 0
SIMATIC PCS neo V4.0 0
References
CVSS V4
Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved