CVE-2021-41533 : Security Advisory and Response

A comprehensive overview of a vulnerability affecting Siemens' NX 1980 Series and Solid Edge SE2021.

Understanding CVE-2021-41533

An in-depth look into the details and impact of the CVE-2021-41533 vulnerability.

What is CVE-2021-41533?

CVE-2021-41533 affects Siemens' NX 1980 Series and Solid Edge SE2021, exposing them to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when handling JT files.

The Impact of CVE-2021-41533

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to leak sensitive information within the affected applications.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-41533

Insights into the technical aspects of the CVE-2021-41533 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

CVE-2021-41533 is triggered by an out-of-bounds read past the end of an allocated buffer in the parsing of JT files.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: NX 1980 Series, Solid Edge SE2021
Vulnerable Versions:
NX 1980 Series: All versions < V1984
Solid Edge SE2021: All versions < SE2021MP8

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit out-of-bounds read to leak information within the current process context.

Mitigation and Prevention

Best practices to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2021-41533 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Siemens.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software to the latest versions.
Conduct security training for employees on handling suspicious files.

Patching and Updates

Siemens has released patches to address the vulnerability.