CVE-2024-53977
Medium
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in ModelSim (All versions < V2025.1), Questa (All versions < V2025.1). An example setup script contained in affected applications allows a specific executable file to be loaded from the current working directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges in installations where administrators or processes with elevated privileges launch the script from a user-writable directory.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.7
Exploit probability—
ProductSiemens Modelsim
PublishedFeb 11, 2025
First seenFeb 11, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-427CWE-427
How to fix
Update
- siemens modelsim2025.1 or later
- siemens questa2025.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| siemens modelsim | v < 2025.1 | 2025.1 |
| siemens questa | v < 2025.1 | 2025.1 |
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