Vulnerability identifier: #VU66573

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2793

CWE-ID: CWE-353

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Proficy Machine Edition
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Emerson

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication or authorization of data packets after establishing a connection for the SRTP protocol. An attacker with physical access can bypass authentication on the target system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Proficy Machine Edition: 9.00

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-228-06

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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