How severe is CVE-2023-38524?

CVE-2023-38524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-38524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38524?

CVE-2023-38524 primarily affects Siemens Parasolid. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38524?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-38524 published?

CVE-2023-38524 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38524

CVE-2023-38524 is a low-severity vulnerability in Siemens Parasolid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v4: 2.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Siemens Parasolid
Published: 2023-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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 < V35.1.171), Teamcenter Visualization V14.1 (All versions < V14.1.0.11), Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.6), Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions < V14.3.0.3). The affected applications contain null pointer dereference while parsing specially crafted X_T files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38524?: 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 < V35.1.171), Teamcenter Visualization V14.1 (All versions < V14.1.0.11), Teamcenter Visualization V14.2 (All versions < V14.2.0.6), Teamcenter Visualization V14.3 (All versions < V14.3.0.3). The affected applications contain null pointer dereference while parsing specially crafted X_T files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2023-38524?: CVE-2023-38524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-38524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38524?: CVE-2023-38524 primarily affects Siemens Parasolid. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38524?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-38524 published?: CVE-2023-38524 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:parasolid:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:teamcenter_visualization:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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