#VU30258 Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort in Siemens products - CVE-2020-10040

Vulnerability identifier: #VU30258

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10040

CWE-ID: CWE-916

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SICAM MMU
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
SICAM SGU
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
SICAM T
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Siemens

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of password hash with insufficient computational effort. A local attacker can retrieve passwords in clear text. 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SICAM MMU: before 2.05

SICAM SGU: All versions

SICAM T: before 2.18

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External links
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-305120.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.