#VU69522 Access of Uninitialized Pointer in CIMPLICITY


Published: 2022-11-23

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69522

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3084

CWE-ID: CWE-824

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CIMPLICITY
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: GE Digital

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to uninitialized pointer access when data from a faulting address controls code flow starting at gmmiObj!CGmmiRootOptionTable. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Vulnerable software versions

CIMPLICITY: 2022


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-326-04


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.


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