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CVE-2026-23719

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A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2512), Simcenter Nastran (All versions < V2512). The affected application is vulnerable to heap-based buffer overflow while pars
CWE-122 — 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 application is vulnerable to heap-based buffer overflow while parsing specially crafted NDB files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Siemens Simcenter Femap and Nastran versions prior to V2512, triggered by parsing malicious NDB files. This could allow remote code execution with the privileges of the affected application. While no public exploit is currently available, the high CVSS score (7.8) and code execution potential warrant immediate patching across Saudi engineering and manufacturing organizations.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 29, 2026 02:49
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, and defense sectors utilizing Simcenter Femap/Nastran for CAD/CAM and finite element analysis are at direct risk. ARAMCO's engineering divisions, Saudi defense contractors, and manufacturing facilities relying on these Siemens tools for design and simulation face potential operational disruption and intellectual property theft. Government research institutions and universities conducting engineering research are also vulnerable. The impact extends to supply chain partners of critical infrastructure projects.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Manufacturing & Engineering Aerospace & Defense Energy (ARAMCO) Government Research Institutions Higher Education (Engineering Programs) Construction & Infrastructure Automotive
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
1. IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
- Identify all systems running Simcenter Femap or Nastran versions < V2512 across engineering and manufacturing departments
- Restrict access to NDB file processing from untrusted sources
- Disable network-based file sharing for NDB files if not operationally critical
- Implement application whitelisting for Femap/Nastran executables

2. PATCHING GUIDANCE:
- Upgrade to Simcenter Femap V2512 or later immediately
- Upgrade to Simcenter Nastran V2512 or later immediately
- Test patches in non-production environments first given engineering workflow criticality
- Schedule maintenance windows to minimize disruption to design projects

3. COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
- Implement file integrity monitoring on NDB files
- Use sandboxed environments for processing NDB files from external sources
- Deploy network segmentation isolating CAD/CAM workstations
- Enforce strict input validation and file format verification before processing

4. DETECTION RULES:
- Monitor for Femap/Nastran process crashes or unexpected terminations
- Alert on unusual memory access patterns or heap corruption indicators
- Track NDB file processing from external/untrusted sources
- Monitor for process spawning from Femap/Nastran executables
- Log all NDB file access and modifications
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
1. الإجراءات الفورية:
- تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تشغل Simcenter Femap أو Nastran بإصدارات أقل من V2512 عبر أقسام الهندسة والتصنيع
- تقييد الوصول لمعالجة ملفات NDB من مصادر غير موثوقة
- تعطيل مشاركة الملفات القائمة على الشبكة لملفات NDB إن لم تكن حرجة تشغيلياً
- تطبيق قائمة بيضاء للتطبيقات لملفات Femap/Nastran التنفيذية

2. إرشادات التصحيح:
- الترقية إلى Simcenter Femap V2512 أو أحدث فوراً
- الترقية إلى Simcenter Nastran V2512 أو أحدث فوراً
- اختبار التصحيحات في بيئات غير الإنتاج أولاً نظراً لأهمية سير عمل الهندسة
- جدولة نوافذ الصيانة لتقليل التأثير على مشاريع التصميم

3. الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
- تطبيق مراقبة سلامة الملفات على ملفات NDB
- استخدام بيئات معزولة لمعالجة ملفات NDB من مصادر خارجية
- نشر تقسيم الشبكة لعزل محطات عمل CAD/CAM
- فرض التحقق الصارم من المدخلات والتحقق من صيغة الملفات قبل المعالجة

4. قواعد الكشف:
- مراقبة أعطال عمليات Femap/Nastran أو الإنهاء غير المتوقع
- التنبيه على أنماط الوصول غير العادية للذاكرة أو مؤشرات تلف الكومة
- تتبع معالجة ملفات NDB من مصادر خارجية/غير موثوقة
- مراقبة توليد العمليات من ملفات Femap/Nastran التنفيذية
- تسجيل جميع عمليات الوصول والتعديلات على ملفات NDB
📋 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 change management DE.CM-1 - Detection and monitoring of anomalies
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy and procedures A.12.2.1 - User access logging and monitoring
📦 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-122
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-122
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