Vulnerability identifier: #VU17278

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6525

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Wonderware System Platform
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: AVEVA Software, LLC.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to Wonderware System Platform uses an ArchestrA network user account for authentication of system processes and inter-node communications. A local attacker can make use of an API to obtain the credentials for this account.

Mitigation
Update to version 2017 Update 3.

Vulnerable software versions

Wonderware System Platform: 2017 - 2017 Update 2

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External links
http://sw.aveva.com/hubfs/assets-2018/pdf/security-bulletin/SecurityBulletin_LFSec135.pdf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.