CVE-2023-29053: A vulnerability has been identified in JT Open (All versions < V11.3.2.0), JT Utilities (All versions < V13.3.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-29053?

jt open toolkit: upgrade to 11.3.2.0; jt utilities: upgrade to 13.3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-29053 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29053 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-29053 affect?

CVE-2023-29053 affects jt open toolkit, jt utilities. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability has been identified in JT Open (All versions < V11.3.2.0), JT Utilities (All versions < V13.3.0.0). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially craft

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-29053 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting jt open toolkit, jt utilities. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been identified in JT Open (All versions < V11.3.2.0), JT Utilities (All versions < V13.3.0.0). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted JT files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2023-04-11
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): Siemens AG · Vendor: siemens

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-11 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

siemens jt open toolkit UPGRADE

Affected: < 11.3.2.0

Fixed in: 11.3.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jt-open-toolkit || rpm -q jt-open-toolkit || jt-open-toolkit --version

2. UPGRADE to 11.3.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jt-open-toolkit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jt-open-toolkit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

siemens jt utilities UPGRADE

Affected: < 13.3.0.0

Fixed in: 13.3.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jt-utilities || rpm -q jt-utilities || jt-utilities --version

2. UPGRADE to 13.3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jt-utilities

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jt-utilities

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-29053?

jt open toolkit: upgrade to 11.3.2.0; jt utilities: upgrade to 13.3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-29053 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29053 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-29053 affect?

CVE-2023-29053 affects jt open toolkit, jt utilities. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability has been identified in JT Open (All versions < V11.3.2.0), JT Utilities (All versions < V13.3.0.0). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially craft

How urgent is CVE-2023-29053?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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