Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Affects Simcenter Nastran

CVE-2024-41981

What is CVE-2024-41981?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Simcenter Femap software that allows for a heap-based buffer overflow when processing specially crafted BDF files. This flaw enables attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process, which could lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data. The affected versions include all variations of Simcenter Femap V2306, V2401, and V2406. Users of these versions are advised to assess their security posture and apply relevant mitigations.

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