Vulnerability identifier: #VU7374

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-2017-9637

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Ampla MES
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain credentials on the target system.

The weakness exists due to cleartext transmission of sensitive information. When connectivity to third party databases is configured to use a SQL user name and password, a local attacker sniff details from the connection string.

Successful exploitation may result in compromise of credentials used to connect to third party databases.

Mitigation
Update to version 6.5.

Vulnerable software versions

Ampla MES: 6.0 - 6.4

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-187-05

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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.