SB2018012603 - Authentication bypass in Siemens Desigo PXC devices



SB2018012603 - Authentication bypass in Siemens Desigo PXC devices

Published: January 26, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018012603
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Authentication bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4834)

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.

The weakness exists in Siemens Desigo PXC devices due to insufficient authentication checks. A remote attacker can bypass authentication and upload malicious firmware for further attacks.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.