Vulnerability identifier: #VU89013

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1532

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RTU500 CMU
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: ABB

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file in the stb-language file handling. A remote administrator can upload a malicious file and enforce diagnostic texts to be displayed as empty strings

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RTU500 CMU: 12.0.1 - 13.5.3

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External links
http://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000190&languageCode=en&Preview=true
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.