Multiple vulnerabilities in Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS

Published: 2022-12-14

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-43722 CVE-2022-43724
CWE-ID	CWE-427 CWE-319
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	SICAM PAS/PQS Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU70339

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43722

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A remote user can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SICAM PAS/PQS: before 7.0

External links

http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-849072.pdf

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU70340

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43724

CWE-ID: CWE-319 - Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information