CVE-2021-27397: siemens tecnomatix_plant_simulation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-27397 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in siemens tecnomatix_plant_simulation. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 12-05-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in Tecnomatix Plant Simulation (All versions < V16.0.5). The PlantSimCore.dll library lacks proper validation of user-supplied data when parsing SPP files. This could result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-13287)
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.35%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
71%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.35% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
- CWE-787Out-of-bounds WriteThe product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
Affected systems
Siemens1 product
- tecnomatix_plant_simulationAll versions < V16.0.5 | < 16.0.5
1 vendor · 1 product