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CVE-2024-45466 Siemens CVE debrief

CVE-2024-45466 is a high-severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Siemens Teamcenter Visualization affecting versions V14.2, V14.3, and V2312. The flaw occurs when parsing specially crafted WRL (VRML) files, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Published by CISA on December 10, 2024, and last modified on May 6, 2025, this vulnerability requires local access and user interaction but can result in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Siemens has released patched versions for all affected product lines.

Vendor
Siemens
Product
Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2302
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2024-10-08
Original CVE updated
2025-05-06
Advisory published
2024-10-08
Advisory updated
2025-05-06

Who should care

Organizations using Siemens Teamcenter Visualization for product lifecycle management and digital mockup review, particularly in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. Security teams responsible for OT/ICS environments, CAD/CAM system administrators, and engineers who exchange 3D visualization files with external partners should prioritize patching.

Technical summary

The vulnerability stems from improper bounds checking during WRL (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) file parsing in Teamcenter Visualization. When a malformed WRL file is processed, the application reads beyond allocated memory structures, potentially corrupting memory and enabling arbitrary code execution within the process context. The attack requires an attacker to deliver a malicious WRL file and convince a user to open it in the affected application. While the CVSS attack vector is local (AV:L), successful exploitation grants high-impact capabilities including full confidentiality breach, integrity compromise, and system availability impact.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply vendor patches: Update Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 to version 14.2.0.14 or later, V14.3 to version 14.3.0.12 or later, and V2312 to version V2312.0008 or later
  • Implement user awareness training to prevent opening untrusted WRL files in affected applications
  • Apply defense-in-depth strategies for industrial control systems environments per CISA guidance
  • Restrict file execution permissions and implement application whitelisting where feasible
  • Monitor for anomalous process behavior in Teamcenter Visualization deployments

Evidence notes

Vulnerability description and affected products confirmed through CISA CSAF advisory ICSA-24-347-09 and Siemens security advisory SSA-645131. CVSS 3.1 vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H indicates local attack vector with user interaction required.

Official resources

2024-12-10