Vulnerability identifier: #VU15505
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Advantech WebAccess
Server applications /
SCADA systems
Vendor: Advantech Co., Ltd
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and delete arbitrary files on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Advantech WebAccess: 8.3 - 8.3.1
External links
http://support.advantech.com/support/DownloadSRDetail_New.aspx?SR_ID=1-MS9MJV&Doc_Source=Dow...
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-296-01
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.