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CVE-2024-52569 Siemens CVE debrief

CVE-2024-52569 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Siemens Teamcenter Visualization affecting versions V14.2, V14.3, V2312, and V2406. The flaw occurs when parsing specially crafted WRL (VRML) files, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in 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 severity). The issue was reported through the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI-CAN-24260). Siemens has released patched versions for all affected product lines.

Vendor: Siemens
Product: Teamcenter Visualization V14.2
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 product lifecycle management and digital mockup review, particularly in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. Security teams in OT/ICS environments where Teamcenter Visualization is deployed for engineering design review and collaboration. Asset owners following CISA ICS security guidance for industrial software vulnerabilities.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the WRL (VRML) file parsing component of Siemens Teamcenter Visualization. An out-of-bounds write condition can be triggered when the application processes a maliciously crafted WRL file. This memory corruption flaw enables arbitrary code execution within the context of the current process. The attack requires local access and user interaction (opening a malicious file), with no privileges required. The vulnerability affects four major product versions: V14.2, V14.3, V2312, and V2406. Siemens has addressed this issue through coordinated patches released for each affected version stream.

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; V2312 to V2312.0008 or later; V2406 to V2406.0005 or later
Implement user awareness training to prevent opening untrusted WRL files in affected applications
Apply defense-in-depth controls for industrial control systems environments per CISA recommended practices
Restrict file execution permissions and implement application whitelisting where feasible
Monitor for anomalous process behavior in Teamcenter Visualization deployments

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, V2312, and V2406. CVSS vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H indicates local attack vector with user interaction required. ZDI reference ZDI-CAN-24260 confirms coordinated disclosure through Zero Day Initiative.

Official resources

2024-12-10