Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Opcenter and SIMATIC Products by Siemens
CVE-2024-33698

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

Opcenter Execution Foundation 0

Opcenter Quality 0

Opcenter RDL 0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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