SB2021032408 - Multiple vulnerabilities in GE Reason DR60

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Use of Hard-coded Password (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27440)

CWE-ID: CWE-259 - Use of Hard-coded Password

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:U/U:Amber

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system. 

The vulnerability exists due to the software contains a hard-coded password, which it uses for its own inbound authentication or for outbound communication to external components. A remote attacker can take full control of the digital fault recorder (DFR). 

2) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27438)

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

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

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

3) Execution with unnecessary privileges (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27454)

CWE-ID: CWE-250 - Execution with Unnecessary Privileges

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

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software performs an operation at a privilege level higher than the minimum level required. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-082-03