#VU61403 Execution with unnecessary privileges in ABB products - CVE-2021-22284
Published: March 16, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU61403
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22284
CWE-ID: CWE-250
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OPC Server for AC 800M
Control Builder Safe
800xA Control Software for AC 800M
Compact Product Suite - Control and I/O
OPC Server for AC 800M
Control Builder Safe
800xA Control Software for AC 800M
Compact Product Suite - Control and I/O
Software vendor:
ABB
ABB
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to application binary has a setuid bit. A remote user on the local network can run the affected binary and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.