CVE-2022-24661
CVE-2022-24661 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simcenter Star-ccm+ Viewer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Siemens Simcenter Star-ccm+ Viewer
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Viewer (All versions < V2022.1). The starview+.exe contains a memory corruption vulnerability while parsing specially crafted .SCE files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-24661?
- A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Viewer (All versions < V2022.1). The starview+.exe contains a memory corruption vulnerability while parsing specially crafted .SCE files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
- How severe is CVE-2022-24661?
- CVE-2022-24661 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-24661 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-24661?
- CVE-2022-24661 affects Siemens Simcenter Star-ccm+ Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-24661?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-24661 published?
- CVE-2022-24661 was published on 2022-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simcenter_star-ccm\+_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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