Multiple vulnerabilities in Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE

Published: 2020-06-26

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2020-14480 CVE-2020-14481
CWE-ID	CWE-312 CWE-326
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	FactoryTalk View SE Server applications / SCADA systems
Vendor	Rockwell Automation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU29307

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14480

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to usernames/passwords being stored in plaintext in Random Access Memory (RAM). A local user can gain access to sensitive information on the system, such as Windows Logon credentials.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FactoryTalk View SE: 9.0 - 10.0

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-177-03

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

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.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Inadequate Encryption Strength

EUVDB-ID: #VU29308