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CVE-2024-52572 Siemens CVE debrief

CVE-2024-52572 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Siemens Teamcenter Visualization affecting versions V14.2, V14.3, V2312, and V2406. The vulnerability exists in the parsing of specially crafted WRL (VRML) files and can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. This vulnerability was disclosed through the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI-CAN-24486) and published by CISA on December 10, 2024. The CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 (HIGH) reflects the significant impact potential, though exploitation requires local access and user interaction. Siemens has released security updates for all affected versions, and CISA recommends applying these patches as the primary remediation.

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 CAD/CAM/CAE operations, particularly in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and industrial engineering sectors. Security teams responsible for engineering workstation protection, OT/ICS security practitioners, and incident response teams supporting product lifecycle management (PLM) environments should prioritize this vulnerability due to the high impact potential and the common use of WRL files for 3D model exchange.

Technical summary

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Siemens Teamcenter Visualization when parsing specially crafted WRL (VRML) files. The affected versions include V14.2, V14.3, V2312, and V2406. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to convince a user to open a malicious WRL file, after which arbitrary code execution occurs in the context of the current process. The vulnerability was reported through the Zero Day Initiative and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (HIGH). Siemens has released patched versions for all affected product lines.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply vendor security updates: 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
  • Deploy application whitelisting and endpoint protection to detect anomalous process behavior from visualization software
  • Segment networks containing engineering workstations to limit lateral movement if exploitation occurs
  • Monitor for suspicious WRL file distribution and unexpected Teamcenter Visualization process execution
  • Review and apply CISA ICS recommended practices for defense-in-depth strategies
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Evidence notes

The vulnerability is confirmed in CISA advisory ICSA-24-347-09 and Siemens security advisory SSA-645131. The stack-based overflow occurs during WRL file parsing, a common attack vector for CAD/visualization software. The CVSS vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates local attack vector with user interaction required, but successful exploitation yields complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2024-52572 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-52572

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

  • CVE-2024-52572 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-52572

    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-24-347-09.json

    cisa_csaf

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/csaf/ssa-645131.json

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-645131.html

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-347-09

    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

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