Vulnerability identifier: #VU59365

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45460

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SICAM PQ Analyzer
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exits due to unquoted search path when loading files. A local user with ability to write files into the C:\ root folder can place a malicious binary, such as "C:\Program.exe", "C:\Program.com", or "C:\Program.msi" and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SICAM PQ Analyzer: 3.0 - 3.17

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/txt/ssa-173318.txt

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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.