Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in 800xA Base - CVE-2020-8473

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Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in 800xA Base - CVE-2020-8473

Published: April 27, 2020 / Updated: June 3, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU27359
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8473
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
800xA Base
Software vendor:
ABB

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to weak file permissions. A local user can modify the system-wide configuration and gain elevated privileges on the target system, or generate denialof-service effects through file deletion or modification.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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