Vulnerability identifier: #VU73823

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27979

CWE-ID: CWE-345

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IGSS Data Server
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient verification of data authenticity within the IGSSdataServer process. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IGSS Data Server: 16.0.0.23040

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-336/
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-073-04&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-073-04.pdf

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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.