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CVE-2022-41283: CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write in Siemens JT2Go

Medium
Published: Tue Dec 13 2022 (12/13/2022, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE
Vendor/Project: Siemens
Product: JT2Go

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in JT2Go (All versions < V14.1.0.6), Teamcenter Visualization V13.2 (All versions < V13.2.0.12), Teamcenter Visualization V13.3 (All versions < V13.3.0.8), Teamcenter Visualization V14.0 (All versions < V14.0.0.4), Teamcenter Visualization V14.1 (All versions < V14.1.0.6). The CGM_NIST_Loader.dll contains an out of bounds write vulnerability when parsing a CGM file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

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AILast updated: 06/20/2025, 11:34:11 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-41283 is a security vulnerability identified in Siemens JT2Go and multiple versions of Teamcenter Visualization software prior to specific patch versions (JT2Go versions before 14.1.0.6, Teamcenter Visualization versions before 13.2.0.12, 13.3.0.8, 14.0.0.4, and 14.1.0.6). The vulnerability is classified as CWE-787, which corresponds to an out-of-bounds write error. Specifically, the issue resides in the CGM_NIST_Loader.dll component responsible for parsing CGM (Computer Graphics Metafile) files. When processing a specially crafted CGM file, the software performs an out-of-bounds write operation, which can corrupt memory adjacent to the intended buffer. This memory corruption can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. Since the vulnerability is triggered during file parsing, an attacker could exploit it by convincing a user to open or process a malicious CGM file, potentially delivered via email, file sharing, or other means. The vulnerability does not require prior authentication but does require user interaction to open or process the malicious file. No known public exploits or active exploitation in the wild have been reported as of the published date. Siemens has released patched versions to address this issue, but no direct patch links are provided in the data. The vulnerability affects a range of Siemens visualization products widely used in industrial design, manufacturing, and engineering sectors.

Potential Impact

The potential impact of CVE-2022-41283 on European organizations is significant, particularly for those in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and industrial engineering sectors that rely heavily on Siemens JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization products for 3D visualization and product lifecycle management. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. This could result in intellectual property theft, sabotage of design files, disruption of engineering workflows, and potential lateral movement within corporate networks. Given the critical role of these tools in product development and supply chain management, exploitation could cause operational downtime and financial losses. Additionally, since the vulnerability can be triggered by opening a malicious CGM file, phishing or social engineering attacks could be used as vectors, increasing the risk surface. The lack of known exploits in the wild suggests limited immediate threat, but the medium severity rating and potential for code execution warrant proactive mitigation.

Mitigation Recommendations

To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2022-41283, European organizations should: 1) Immediately update Siemens JT2Go and Teamcenter Visualization products to the latest patched versions (JT2Go >= 14.1.0.6, Teamcenter Visualization >= respective patched versions). 2) Implement strict email and file filtering policies to detect and block suspicious CGM files, especially from untrusted sources. 3) Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or unexpected CGM files and encourage verification of file origins. 4) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution context of visualization software, reducing the impact of potential exploitation. 5) Monitor network and endpoint logs for unusual behavior associated with these applications, such as unexpected process spawning or memory corruption indicators. 6) Coordinate with Siemens support for any additional security advisories or patches. 7) Consider disabling CGM file support if not required in the operational environment to reduce attack surface. These targeted measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific attack vector (CGM file parsing) and the operational context of the affected products.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
siemens
Date Reserved
2022-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Cisa Enriched
true

Threat ID: 682d984bc4522896dcbf8241

Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:09:31 AM

Last enriched: 6/20/2025, 11:34:11 AM

Last updated: 8/16/2025, 2:18:01 AM

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