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CVE-2024-45470 Siemens CVE debrief

CVE-2024-45470 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 requires local access and user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file. The issue was disclosed on December 10, 2024, and subsequently modified on May 6, 2025, to correct typographical errors in the advisory. 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 workstation administrators, and users who exchange 3D visualization files with external partners should prioritize patching.

Technical summary

The vulnerability stems from improper bounds checking during WRL file parsing in Teamcenter Visualization. A malformed VRML file can trigger an out-of-bounds write condition, corrupting memory and potentially enabling arbitrary code execution. The attack requires the attacker to deliver a malicious WRL file and convince a user to open it in the affected application. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 reflects high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though the attack complexity is low and privileges are not required. The vulnerability is not remotely exploitable without user interaction.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

Apply vendor patches: 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
Consider network segmentation for systems running Teamcenter Visualization to limit lateral movement potential
Monitor for anomalous process behavior or unexpected crashes in visualization applications

Evidence notes

Vulnerability disclosed via CISA ICS advisory ICSA-24-347-09 with CSAF-formatted data. Siemens published corresponding security advisory SSA-645131. CVSS 3.1 vector confirms local attack vector with user interaction required.

Official resources

2024-12-10