Vulnerability identifier: #VU64381

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21935

CWE-ID: CWE-620

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Metasys ADS
Server applications / Application servers
Metasys ADX
Server applications / Application servers
Metasys Open Application Server (OAS)
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Johnson Controls

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to unverified password change issue. A remote attacker on the local network can guess password at a high rate.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Metasys ADS: 10 - 11

Metasys ADX: 10 - 11

Metasys Open Application Server (OAS): 10 - 11

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-165-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.