#VU6190 Improper input validation in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC and SIMATIC PCS 7


Published: 2017-04-05

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6190

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-8551

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC
Server applications / SCADA systems
SIMATIC PCS 7
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing packets sent to the WinCC server. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted packet and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability has been exploited in targeted attacks.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website:

TIA Portal V13 (including WinCC Professional Runtime)

WinCC 7.0

WinCC V7.0 SP3

WinCC 7.2

WinCC 7.3

PCS 7 V7.1 SP4

PCS 7 V8.0 SP2

PCS 7 V8.1

Vulnerable software versions

Siemens SIMATIC WinCC: 7.0 - 7.3 Update 1

SIMATIC PCS 7: 7.1 - 8.1


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-329-02D
http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-134508.pdf


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.


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