CVE-2026-59701
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Simcenter Femap BMP Parsing

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-11

Assigner: Siemens AG

Description
A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2606.0001). The affected applications contains an out of bounds read vulnerability while parsing specially crafted BMP files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

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Published
2026-08-11
Last Modified
2026-08-11
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-59701
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56123

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Vendor Product Version / Range
siemens simcenter_femap to 2606.0001 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out of bounds read issue in Simcenter Femap versions before V2606.0001. It occurs when the software processes specially crafted BMP files, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Detection Guidance

Detection involves scanning for vulnerable versions of Simcenter Femap or analyzing BMP files for malformed data. Check installed software versions and inspect BMP files for unusual properties. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could let an attacker run malicious code on your computer, potentially leading to data theft, system damage, or unauthorized access. It requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious BMP file.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized code execution, which may result in data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information. Such incidents could impact compliance with GDPR or HIPAA by exposing personal or health data, leading to legal penalties or regulatory scrutiny.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Simcenter Femap to version V2606.0001 or later. Avoid opening untrusted BMP files. Implement network monitoring for suspicious file activity. Apply vendor patches as soon as available.

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