Improper Authorization in Siemens Automation License Manager - CVE-2020-7583

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Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU45633

Improper Authorization in Siemens Automation License Manager - CVE-2020-7583

Published: August 12, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU45633
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7583
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Siemens Automation License Manager
Software vendor:
Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to the application does not properly validate the users’ privileges when executing someoperations. A local user can modify files that should be protected against writing.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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