Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in SICAM PAS/PQS - CVE-2023-38640

 

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in SICAM PAS/PQS - CVE-2023-38640

Published: October 11, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU81881
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38640
CWE-ID: CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
SICAM PAS/PQS
Software vendor:
Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permission assignment for specific files and folders. A local user can read and modify configuration data in the context of the application process.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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