What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38529?

CVE-2023-38529 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Parasolid CVE-2023-38529

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2023-08-08 productcert@siemens.com

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Siemens Teamcenter Visualization Parasolid

7.3

CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: siemens

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-125 ASVS 5.0 V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, read limits MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A local attacker with access to the system could read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. A vulnerability has been identified in Parasolid V34.1 (All versions < V34.1.258), Parasolid V35.0 (All versions < V35.0.254), Parasolid V35.1 (All versions < V35.1.184), Teamcenter Visualization V14.1 (All versions), Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.12), Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions < V14.3.0.9), Teamcenter Visualization V2312 (All versions < V2312.0004). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted X_T files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. Affected products include: Siemens Parasolid, Siemens Teamcenter Visualization.

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Severity by source

Vendor (siemens) PRIMARY 7.3 HIGH

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (siemens) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: siemens

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Attack Requirements

None

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Passive

Vulnerable system: Confidentiality

High

Vulnerable system: Integrity

High

Vulnerable system: Availability

High

Subsequent system: Confidentiality

None

Subsequent system: Integrity

None

Subsequent system: Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability has been identified in Parasolid V34.1 (All versions < V34.1.258), Parasolid V35.0 (All versions < V35.0.254), Parasolid V35.1 (All versions < V35.1.184), Teamcenter Visualization V14.1 (All versions), Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.12), Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions < V14.3.0.9), Teamcenter Visualization V2312 (All versions < V2312.0004). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted X_T files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 91% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

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EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Defer

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +36

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Buffer Overflow HIGH

A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.