Multiple vulnerabilities in Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System Controllers and Workstations



Published: 2022-01-04
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2021-26264
CVE-2021-44463
CWE-ID CWE-306
CWE-427
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Missing Authentication for Critical Function

EUVDB-ID: #VU59151

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26264

CWE-ID: CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the software that is used for critical functionalities lacks authentication. A remote attacker on the local network can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DeltaV Distributed Control System Controllers and Workstations: before R6

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-355-04


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU59152

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44463

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file and gain elevated privileges when some DeltaV services are started.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DeltaV Distributed Control System Controllers and Workstations: before R6

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-355-04


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.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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