CVE-2022-24661

Name: CVE-2022-24661
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-08T12:15:11.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24661 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Viewer (All versions < V2022.1). The starview+.exe contains a memory corruption vulnerability while parsing specially crafted .SCE files. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Viewer (All versions < V2022.1). The starview+.exe contains a memory corruption vulnerability while parsing specially crafted .SCE files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simcenter Star-Ccm\+ Viewer	< 2022.1

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-166747.pdfMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-166747.pdfMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24661?

How severe is CVE-2022-24661?

CVE-2022-24661 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24661?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST