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CVE-2024-45471 Siemens CVE debrief

CVE-2024-45471 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, with a revision on May 6, 2025, to correct typographical errors. 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
2024-12-10
Original CVE updated
2025-05-06
Advisory published
2024-12-10
Advisory updated
2025-05-06

Who should care

Organizations using Siemens Teamcenter Visualization for CAD data visualization, particularly in industrial and manufacturing environments. Security teams responsible for OT/ICS asset protection, CAD administrators, and end-users who routinely work with WRL format files.

Technical summary

The vulnerability stems from improper bounds checking during WRL (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) file parsing in Teamcenter Visualization. A malformed WRL file can trigger an out-of-bounds write, corrupting heap memory. Successful exploitation yields code execution with the privileges of the user running the application. The attack vector is local, requiring the attacker to deliver a malicious file and convince the user to open it. No network-based exploitation path is indicated.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 to version 14.2.0.14 or later
  • Update Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 to version 14.3.0.12 or later
  • Update Teamcenter Visualization V2312 to version V2312.0008 or later
  • Implement application whitelisting to prevent execution of untrusted WRL file parsers
  • Train users to avoid opening WRL files from untrusted sources
  • Consider network segmentation for systems running affected visualization software

Evidence notes

Vulnerability confirmed through CISA ICS 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.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2024-45471 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-45471

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2024-45471 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45471

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source item URL

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2024/icsa-24-284-13.json

    cisa_csaf

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/csaf/ssa-583523.json

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-583523.html

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-284-13

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/alerts/ICS-ALERT-10-301-01

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/industrial-control-systems

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://us-cert.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/recommended_practices/NCCIC_ICS-CERT_Defense_in_Depth_2016_S508C.pdf

    Reference

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.