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CVE-2026-23717

High
A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2512), Simcenter Nastran (All versions < V2512). The affected applications contains an out of bounds read vulnerability while pa
CWE-125 — 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 read 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 read vulnerability exists in Siemens Simcenter Femap and Nastran versions prior to V2512, allowing remote code execution through maliciously crafted XDB files. With a CVSS score of 7.8, this vulnerability poses significant risk to engineering and manufacturing organizations in Saudi Arabia that rely on these CAD/simulation tools. Immediate patching to version V2512 or later is strongly recommended.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 29, 2026 02:51
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi Arabia's manufacturing, aerospace, and energy sectors that utilize Simcenter tools for engineering design and simulation. ARAMCO and its contractors, Saudi industrial manufacturers, and defense-related organizations using these CAD/FEA tools are at elevated risk. Government research institutions and universities conducting engineering research are also vulnerable. The out-of-bounds read could lead to information disclosure or code execution, potentially compromising sensitive engineering designs, intellectual property, and operational security of critical infrastructure projects.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Manufacturing and Industrial Energy (ARAMCO and contractors) Aerospace and Defense Government Research Institutions Higher Education (Engineering Programs) Construction and Engineering Consulting
⚖️ 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 across your organization
2. Restrict access to these applications and disable network sharing of XDB files until patching is complete
3. Implement file-level controls to prevent opening of untrusted XDB files

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Download and deploy Simcenter Femap V2512 or later from Siemens official channels
2. Download and deploy Simcenter Nastran V2512 or later
3. Test patches in non-production environments before enterprise rollout
4. Prioritize patching for systems handling external or untrusted XDB files

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Implement application whitelisting to restrict execution of Femap/Nastran
2. Use network segmentation to isolate systems running vulnerable versions
3. Monitor and log all XDB file access and processing
4. Disable automatic file opening features in these applications
5. Implement email gateway controls to block XDB file attachments from external sources

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for unexpected process crashes or memory access violations in Femap/Nastran processes
2. Alert on attempts to open XDB files from untrusted sources or email
3. Track file system access patterns to Femap/Nastran installation directories
4. Monitor for suspicious child processes spawned by Femap/Nastran
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تقوم بتشغيل إصدارات Simcenter Femap أو Nastran السابقة للإصدار V2512 عبر المنظمة
2. تقييد الوصول إلى هذه التطبيقات وتعطيل مشاركة ملفات XDB عبر الشبكة حتى اكتمال التصحيح
3. تطبيق عناصر تحكم على مستوى الملفات لمنع فتح ملفات XDB غير الموثوقة

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحميل ونشر Simcenter Femap V2512 أو الإصدارات الأحدث من القنوات الرسمية لـ Siemens
2. تحميل ونشر Simcenter Nastran V2512 أو الإصدارات الأحدث
3. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئات غير الإنتاج قبل النشر على مستوى المؤسسة
4. إعطاء الأولوية لتصحيح الأنظمة التي تتعامل مع ملفات XDB خارجية أو غير موثوقة

عناصر التحكم البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تطبيق قائمة بيضاء للتطبيقات لتقييد تنفيذ Femap/Nastran
2. استخدام تقسيم الشبكة لعزل الأنظمة التي تقوم بتشغيل الإصدارات الضعيفة
3. مراقبة وتسجيل جميع عمليات الوصول ومعالجة ملفات XDB
4. تعطيل ميزات فتح الملفات التلقائية في هذه التطبيقات
5. تطبيق عناصر تحكم بوابة البريد الإلكتروني لحظر مرفقات ملفات XDB من مصادر خارجية

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة أعطال العمليات غير المتوقعة أو انتهاكات الوصول إلى الذاكرة في عمليات Femap/Nastran
2. التنبيه عند محاولات فتح ملفات XDB من مصادر غير موثوقة أو بريد إلكتروني
3. تتبع أنماط الوصول إلى نظام الملفات لأدلة تثبيت Femap/Nastran
4. مراقبة العمليات الفرعية المريبة التي يتم إطلاقها بواسطة Femap/Nastran
📋 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
ID.RA-1 - Asset management and vulnerability identification PR.IP-12 - Software development and acquisition security DE.CM-1 - Detection and monitoring of anomalous activity
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development, acceptance and transition ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1.1 - Inventory of assets
📦 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-125
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-125
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