Vulnerability identifier: #VU65378

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31217

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Drive Compose entry
Other software / Other software solutions
Drive Composer pro
Other software / Other software solutions
Automation Builder
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: ABB

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to the link following issue within the Drive Composer installer. A local user can create a symbolic link to overwrite a file and escalate privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Drive Compose entry: 2.0 - 2.7

Drive Composer pro: 2.0 - 2.7

Automation Builder: 1.1.0 - 2.5.0

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External links
http://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108467A0305&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch&_ga=2.38192870.478847987.1655218701-372504397.1647012599
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1013/

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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.