Vulnerability identifier: #VU66777

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28687

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AVEVA Edge
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: AVEVA Software, LLC.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A remote user can place a specially crafted .dll file, trick the victim into opening a APP file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AVEVA Edge: 2020 R2 SP1

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External links
http://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/support/cyber-security-updates/SecurityBulletin_AV...
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1126/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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