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CVE-2024-45469 Siemens CVE debrief

CVE-2024-45469 is a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Siemens Teamcenter Visualization affecting versions V14.2, V14.3, and V2312. The flaw exists in the parsing of specially crafted WRL (VRML) files, which can trigger memory corruption and allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. This vulnerability was disclosed on December 10, 2024, and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (HIGH), reflecting significant impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability when exploited locally through user interaction. The attack vector requires local access and user interaction—typically convincing a user to open a malicious WRL file in an affected application. Siemens has released patched versions for all affected product lines, and CISA has published an advisory recommending immediate updates and defensive measures.

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

Engineering teams using Siemens Teamcenter Visualization for 3D model review and collaboration; OT security practitioners protecting product lifecycle management (PLM) environments; asset owners in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors where Teamcenter is deployed; incident response teams supporting industrial software environments; procurement and vendor management staff evaluating third-party file handling risks in PLM workflows

Technical summary

The vulnerability stems from improper bounds checking during parsing of WRL (VRML) files in Teamcenter Visualization. A malformed WRL file can trigger an out-of-bounds write condition, corrupting memory and potentially allowing attacker-controlled code execution. The attack requires local access and user interaction—specifically, opening a malicious file in the affected application. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates that while exploitation complexity is low, successful compromise yields high impact across all security dimensions. This is particularly concerning in engineering environments where WRL files are routinely exchanged for 3D visualization.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately: update Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 to V14.2.0.14 or later, V14.3 to V14.3.0.12 or later, and V2312 to V2312.0008 or later
  • Implement application whitelisting to prevent execution of unapproved visualization software
  • Train users to avoid opening WRL files from untrusted sources, including email attachments and external media
  • Consider network segmentation for systems running Teamcenter Visualization to limit lateral movement if compromise occurs
  • Monitor for suspicious process behavior following WRL file operations, particularly unexpected child processes or network connections

Evidence notes

Vulnerability disclosed via CISA ICS advisory ICSA-24-347-09 on December 10, 2024. Affected products confirmed through CSAF product tree: Teamcenter Visualization V14.2, V14.3, and V2312. CVSS vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H confirms local attack vector with user interaction required. Vendor fixes specified with exact version thresholds. Advisory revised May 6, 2025 for typo corrections only.

Official resources

2024-12-10