Risk | Critical |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2014-0751 |
CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
CIMPLICITY Server applications / SCADA systems |
Vendor | GE Digital |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU6189
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0751
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control and incorrect validation of the szScreen field when processing file uploads within the CimWebServer component. A remote unauthenticated attacker can upload and execute arbitrary file on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability has been exploited in targeted attacks.
MitigationThe vulnerability is present in Proficy HMI/SCADA – CIMPLICITY: Version 4.01 and greater.
To resolve the issue, install Proficy HMI/SCADA – CIMPLICITY 8.2 SIM 24:
http://support.ge-ip.com/support/index?page=dwchannel&id=DN4128
CIMPLICITY: 8.2 SIM 23
External linkshttp://ge-ip.force.com/communities/servlet/fileField?retURL=%2Fcommunities%2Fapex%2FKnowledgeDetail...
http://ge-ip.force.com/communities/servlet/fileField?retURL=%2Fcommunities%2Fapex%2FKnowledgeDetail...
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-016/
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/alerts/ICS-ALERT-14-281-01B
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.