SB2018091603 - Security restrictions bypass in McAfee SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180



SB2018091603 - Security restrictions bypass in McAfee SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180

Published: September 16, 2018 Updated: December 12, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018091603
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6690)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control. The executable files from a hard drive solidified by MACC (McAfee Application and Change Control) can be executed on the system that did not generate the inventory. 


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.