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

CVE-2024-33698

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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