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CVE-2024-54094 Siemens CVE debrief

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Siemens Solid Edge SE2024 when parsing specially crafted PAR (part) files. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file. Siemens has released V224.0 Update 5 to address this issue.

Vendor
Siemens
Product
Solid Edge SE2024
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2024-12-10
Original CVE updated
2024-12-10
Advisory published
2024-12-10
Advisory updated
2024-12-10

Who should care

Organizations using Siemens Solid Edge SE2024 for CAD/CAM operations, particularly in industrial and manufacturing environments where PAR files may be exchanged between design teams or received from external suppliers.

Technical summary

CVE-2024-54094 is a heap-based buffer overflow in Siemens Solid Edge SE2024 triggered during parsing of maliciously crafted PAR (part) files. The vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process with CVSS 3.1 score 7.8 (HIGH). Attack requires local access and user interaction (opening the malicious file). The flaw is addressed in V224.0 Update 5.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply vendor patch: Update Siemens Solid Edge SE2024 to V224.0 Update 5 or later version
  • Implement user awareness training to avoid opening untrusted PAR files from unknown sources
  • Consider application whitelisting and least-privilege execution for CAD workstations
  • Monitor for anomalous process behavior in Solid Edge applications
  • Review and apply CISA ICS recommended practices for defense-in-depth strategies

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was disclosed by CISA on December 10, 2024, via ICSA-24-347-07, which references Siemens Security Advisory SSA-730188. The CVSS 3.1 vector confirms local attack vector with required user interaction.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2024-54094 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-54094

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

  • CVE-2024-54094 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-54094

    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-24-347-07.json

    cisa_csaf

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/csaf/ssa-730188.json

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-730188.html

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-347-07

    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.