Vulnerability identifier: #VU56440

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38410

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal
Server applications / Other server solutions
AVEVA Batch Management
Server applications / Other server solutions
AVEVA Work Tasks
Server applications / Other server solutions
AVEVA Mobile Operator
Server applications / Other server solutions
AVEVA Manufacturing Execution System
Server applications / Other server solutions
AVEVA Enterprise Data Management
Server applications / Other server solutions
AVEVA System Platform
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: AVEVA Software, LLC.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A local user can control one or more locations in the search path.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal: 4.4.6 - 4.5.2

AVEVA System Platform: 2020 - 2020 R2 P01

AVEVA Batch Management: 2020

AVEVA Work Tasks: 2020 Update 1

AVEVA Mobile Operator: 2020

AVEVA Manufacturing Execution System: 2020

AVEVA Enterprise Data Management: 2021

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-252-01
http://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/

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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.