CVE-2022-40649 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2022-40649 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 15/09/2022 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2022
Source: zdi | Vendor: Ansys | Product: SpaceClaim
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2022-40649 Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ansys SpaceClaim 2022 R1. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of X_B files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-17565.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-824
CWE Name: CWE-824: Access of Uninitialized Pointer
Source: Ansys

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).