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CVE-2024-52570 Siemens CVE debrief

CVE-2024-52570 is a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Siemens Teamcenter Visualization affecting versions V14.2, V14.3, V2312, and V2406. 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 was reported through the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI-CAN-24365). The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 reflects high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with a local attack vector requiring user interaction to open a malicious file. Siemens has released patched versions for all affected product lines, and CISA has published an advisory recommending immediate updates and defensive measures for industrial control system environments.

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 in product lifecycle management and digital manufacturing environments, particularly engineering workstations, design teams, and industrial control system operators managing CAD/CAM/CAE workflows. Critical infrastructure operators in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors where Teamcenter Visualization is deployed for technical data visualization should prioritize patching.

Technical summary

The vulnerability stems from improper bounds checking during parsing of WRL (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) files in Teamcenter Visualization. When a malformed WRL file is opened, an out-of-bounds write condition occurs, potentially corrupting memory and enabling arbitrary code execution in the context of the running application. The attack requires local access and user interaction to open a malicious file, but successful exploitation grants high-impact capabilities including full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise of the affected system. This poses particular risk in engineering environments where 3D visualization files are routinely exchanged and opened.

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, V2312 to V2312.0008 or later, and V2406 to V2406.0005 or later
Implement file execution restrictions to prevent opening of untrusted WRL files in affected applications
Deploy application whitelisting and endpoint protection to block unauthorized visualization software execution
Establish user awareness training on risks of opening files from untrusted sources in engineering workstations
Segment networks containing Teamcenter Visualization systems from untrusted networks and internet access
Monitor for anomalous process behavior and unexpected child processes spawned from visualization applications
Review and apply CISA ICS recommended practices for defense-in-depth strategies in industrial environments

Evidence notes

Vulnerability disclosed via CISA ICS advisory ICSA-24-347-09 on December 10, 2024. Siemens published security advisory SSA-645131 with specific patch versions. ZDI reference ZDI-CAN-24365 indicates coordinated disclosure through Zero Day Initiative. Advisory revised May 6, 2025 for typo corrections only.

Official resources

2024-12-10