Vulnerability identifier: #VU60534
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
SIMATIC PCS 7
Server applications /
SCADA systems
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC
Server applications /
SCADA systems
Vendor: Siemens
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote authenticated attacker can brute force the password hash and use it to login to the server.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
SIMATIC PCS 7: 8.0 - 9.1
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC: 7.0 - 17
External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-914168.pdf
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.