SB2024091137 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Siemens SIMATIC RFID Readers



SB2024091137 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Siemens SIMATIC RFID Readers

Published: September 11, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024091137
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 6
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 33% Low 67%
  • Low
  • Medium
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 6 vulnerabilities.


1) Hidden functionality (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37990)

CWE-ID: CWE-912 - Hidden Functionality (Backdoor)

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


The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system

The vulnerability exists due to the affected applications contain configuration files which can be modified. A remote administrator can modify these files and enable features that are not released for this device.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37991)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the service log files of the affected application can be accessed without proper authentication. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


3) Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37992)

CWE-ID: CWE-703 - Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions

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


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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected devices does not properly handle the error in case of exceeding characters while setting SNMP. A remote administrator can restart the target application.


4) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37993)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected applications do not authenticated the creation of Ajax2App instances. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


5) Hidden functionality (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37994)

CWE-ID: CWE-912 - Hidden Functionality (Backdoor)

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system

The vulnerability exists due to the affected application contains a hidden configuration item to enable debug functionality. A remote user can insight into the internal configuration of the deployment.


6) Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37995)

CWE-ID: CWE-703 - Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions

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


The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected application improperly handles error while a faulty certificate upload leading to crashing of application. A remote administrator can disclose sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.