Vulnerability identifier: #VU61812

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21168

CWE-ID: CWE-824

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Alpha5 Smart Loader
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Fuji Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an invalid pointer initialization. A local attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Alpha5 Smart Loader: 4.2

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-090-03

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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.