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CVE-2026-23715

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A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2512), Simcenter Nastran (All versions < V2512). The affected applications contains an out of bounds write vulnerability while p
CWE-787 — Weakness Type
Published: Feb 10, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.8
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2512), Simcenter Nastran (All versions < V2512). The affected applications contains an out of bounds write vulnerability while parsing specially crafted XDB files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

A critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CVE-2026-23715) affects Siemens Simcenter Femap and Nastran versions prior to V2512, allowing remote code execution through malicious XDB files. With a CVSS score of 7.8 and no public exploits currently available, this poses a significant risk to Saudi engineering and manufacturing sectors. Immediate patching to version V2512 or later is strongly recommended for all affected installations.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 29, 2026 00:25
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi Arabia's critical sectors: (1) Energy sector - ARAMCO and downstream petroleum companies using Simcenter for engineering simulations and CAD/CAM operations; (2) Manufacturing and industrial sectors - automotive, aerospace, and heavy equipment manufacturers relying on Nastran for structural analysis; (3) Government engineering entities and research institutions under KACST; (4) Defense and security contractors working on critical infrastructure projects. The out-of-bounds write could lead to complete system compromise, intellectual property theft, and disruption of critical engineering workflows.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Energy (ARAMCO, petroleum downstream) Manufacturing and Industrial Aerospace and Defense Automotive Government Engineering and Research (KACST) Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction and Infrastructure
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all systems running Simcenter Femap or Nastran versions prior to V2512 using asset inventory tools
2. Restrict access to affected systems and disable network file sharing capabilities
3. Implement file type filtering to block XDB file uploads/transfers until patching is complete
4. Monitor for suspicious XDB file processing attempts in application logs

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Download and deploy Siemens Simcenter Femap V2512 or later from official Siemens channels
2. Download and deploy Siemens Simcenter Nastran V2512 or later
3. Test patches in non-production environments first
4. Schedule maintenance windows for production system updates
5. Verify patch installation by checking application version numbers

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Implement application whitelisting to restrict Femap/Nastran execution
2. Use file integrity monitoring on XDB files
3. Isolate affected systems from network access
4. Require manual review of all XDB files before processing
5. Disable XDB file parsing if not essential to operations

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for unexpected child processes spawned by Femap.exe or Nastran.exe
2. Alert on XDB file access from untrusted sources
3. Track memory access violations and buffer overflow attempts in application logs
4. Monitor for unusual network connections from affected applications
5. Implement YARA rules to detect malicious XDB file signatures
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تقوم بتشغيل إصدارات Simcenter Femap أو Nastran السابقة للإصدار V2512 باستخدام أدوات جرد الأصول
2. تقييد الوصول إلى الأنظمة المتأثرة وتعطيل قدرات مشاركة الملفات على الشبكة
3. تطبيق تصفية نوع الملف لحظر تحميلات/نقل ملفات XDB حتى اكتمال التصحيح
4. مراقبة محاولات معالجة ملفات XDB المريبة في سجلات التطبيق

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحميل ونشر Siemens Simcenter Femap V2512 أو الإصدارات الأحدث من قنوات Siemens الرسمية
2. تحميل ونشر Siemens Simcenter Nastran V2512 أو الإصدارات الأحدث
3. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئات غير الإنتاج أولاً
4. جدولة نوافذ الصيانة لتحديثات أنظمة الإنتاج
5. التحقق من تثبيت التصحيح بفحص أرقام إصدار التطبيق

الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تطبيق قائمة بيضاء للتطبيقات لتقييد تنفيذ Femap/Nastran
2. استخدام مراقبة سلامة الملفات على ملفات XDB
3. عزل الأنظمة المتأثرة عن الوصول إلى الشبكة
4. طلب مراجعة يدوية لجميع ملفات XDB قبل المعالجة
5. تعطيل تحليل ملفات XDB إذا لم تكن ضرورية للعمليات

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة العمليات الفرعية غير المتوقعة التي يتم إنشاؤها بواسطة Femap.exe أو Nastran.exe
2. التنبيه على الوصول إلى ملفات XDB من مصادر غير موثوقة
3. تتبع انتهاكات الوصول إلى الذاكرة ومحاولات تجاوز المخزن المؤقت في سجلات التطبيق
4. مراقبة الاتصالات الشبكية غير العادية من التطبيقات المتأثرة
5. تطبيق قواعس YARA للكشف عن توقيعات ملفات XDB الضارة
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Monitoring and logging of access
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-1 - Asset management and inventory SAMA CSF PR.IP-12 - Software development and change management SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and analysis of anomalies
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development, test and acceptance ISO 27001:2022 A.12.2.1 - Information and other assets associated with information processing facilities
📦 Affected Products / CPE 2 entries
siemens:simcenter_femap
siemens:simcenter_nastran
📊 CVSS Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorL — Low / Local
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionR — Required
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.8
CWECWE-787
EPSS0.01%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-02-10
Source Feed nvd
Views 2
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-787
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