Vulnerability identifier: #VU23602

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18340

CWE-ID: CWE-310

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SiNVR 3 Central Control Server (CCS)
Server applications / SCADA systems
SiNVR 3 Video Server
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores user and device passwords by applying weak cryptography. A local user can extract the passwords from the user database and/or the device configuration files.

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

Vulnerable software versions

SiNVR 3 Central Control Server (CCS): All versions

SiNVR 3 Video Server: All versions

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-761617.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.