#VU64783 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in iView - CVE-2022-2138

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64783

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2138

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
iView
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Advantech Co., Ltd

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iView: before 5.7.04.6469

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-179-03
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-930/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-929/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-928/

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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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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