#VU7862 Privilege escalation in Monitouch V-SFT


Published: 2017-08-15

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7862

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-2017-9662

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Monitouch V-SFT
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Fuji Electric

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.

The weakness exists due to improper access controls. A local attacker can escalate privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Update to version 5.4.43.0.

Vulnerable software versions

Monitouch V-SFT: 2.0.2.0 - 5.4.42.0


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-222-04


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.


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