Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in vsimk.exe
CVE-2024-47196

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Siemens
Status
Modelsim
Questa
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2024

What is CVE-2024-47196?

A vulnerability exists in ModelSim and Questa where the vsimk.exe executable allows an attacker to load a specific tcl file from the current working directory. This scenario presents a risk for installations where the application is launched from a user-writable directory by administrators or processes with elevated privileges. As a result, authenticated local attackers can potentially inject arbitrary code, leading to privilege escalation and unauthorized actions within the system.

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Affected Version(s)

ModelSim 0

Questa 0

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-4265...

CVSS V4

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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