SB2016060901 - Path traversal in VTScada



SB2016060901 - Path traversal in VTScada

Published: June 9, 2016 Updated: November 22, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2016060901
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4532)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Trihedral VTScada.

The vulnerability exists within the handling of Wireless Application Protocol requests. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause arbitrary code execution by replacing the path in a request to retrieve any file.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.