PT-2022-25442 · Ansys · Ansys Spaceclaim

Published 2022-09-14 · Updated 2022-09-19 · CVE-2022-40645

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Ansys SpaceClaim version 2022 R1

Description This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. User interaction is required, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The flaw exists within the parsing of X B files due to the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of the current process.

Recommendations For Ansys SpaceClaim version 2022 R1, consider disabling the X B file parsing functionality until a patch is available to prevent exploitation. Restrict access to malicious pages and files to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Access of Uninitialized Pointer

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-824

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-40645

ZDI-22-1201

Affected Products

Ansys Spaceclaim

References · 4

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1201 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-40645 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40645 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/49840 · Telegram Post