Vulnerability identifier: #VU8853
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Movicon SCADA/HMI
Server applications /
SCADA systems
Vendor: Progea
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A local attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Movicon SCADA/HMI: 11.5.1181
External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-290-01
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.