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CVE-2024-53242 Siemens CVE debrief

CVE-2024-53242 is a high-severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Siemens Teamcenter Visualization affecting versions V14.2, V14.3, and V2312. The flaw occurs when parsing specially crafted WRL (VRML) files, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. The vulnerability was disclosed on December 10, 2024, and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 engineering sectors. Security teams responsible for engineering workstation protection and ICS/OT environment defense should prioritize patching.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the WRL (VRML) file parsing component of Siemens Teamcenter Visualization. An out-of-bounds read past the end of an allocated structure occurs when processing malformed WRL files. This memory safety defect can be exploited to achieve arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user process. The attack vector requires local access with user interaction (opening a malicious file). The vulnerability was reported through the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI-CAN-25206) and affects multiple active versions of the visualization platform used in industrial and engineering environments.

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.
  • 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.
  • Monitor for suspicious WRL file handling activity in engineering workstations running Teamcenter Visualization.
  • Review and validate file source before importing WRL files into visualization environments.

Evidence notes

Vulnerability disclosed via CISA ICS advisory ICSA-24-347-09 on December 10, 2024. The issue was reported through the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI-CAN-25206). Siemens published corresponding security advisory SSA-645131. The advisory was revised on May 6, 2025, to fix typos. Affected products confirmed through CSAF product tree: Teamcenter Visualization V14.2, V14.3, and V2312.

Official resources

2024-12-10