SB2023011134 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Siemens Automation License Manager



SB2023011134 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Siemens Automation License Manager

Published: January 11, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023011134
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) External Control of File Name or Path (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43513)

CWE-ID: CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/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 application allows an attacker to control path of the files to rename. A remote attacker can rename and move files as SYSTEM user.


2) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43514)

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and modify arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.