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View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.2 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Rockwell Automation Equipment: PowerFlex 6000T Vulnerability: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS 3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following versions of Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 6000T are affected: PowerFlex 6000T: Versions 8.001, 8.002, 9.001 3.2 Vulnerability Overview 3.2.1 IMPROPER CHECK FOR UNUSUAL OR EXCEPTIONAL CONDITIONS CWE-754 A denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the PowerFlex 600T. If the device is overloaded with requests, it will become unavailable. The device may require a power cycle to recover it if it does not re-establish a connection after it stops receiving requests. CVE-2024-9124 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H). A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for  CVE-2024-9124. A base score of 8.2 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( CVSS4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N). 3.3 BACKGROUND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Critical Manufacturing COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: United States 3.4 RESEARCHER Rockwell Automation reported this vulnerability to CISA. 4. MITIGATIONS Rockwell Automation offers users the following solutions: Update to version 10.001 Users with the affected software, who are not able to upgrade to one of the corrected versions, are encouraged to apply security best practices, where possible. Security Best Practices For more information about this issue, please see the advisory on the Rockwell Automation security page. CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability, such as: Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. 5. UPDATE HISTORY October 10, 2024: Initial Publication

CISA released twenty-one Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on October 10, 2024. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-24-284-01 Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 and S7-1200 CPUs ICSA-24-284-02 Siemens Simcenter Nastran ICSA-24-284-03 Siemens Teamcenter Visualization and JT2Go ICSA-24-284-04 Siemens SENTRON PAC3200 Devices ICSA-24-284-05 Siemens Questa and ModelSim ICSA-24-284-06 Siemens SINEC Security Monitor ICSA-24-284-07 Siemens JT2Go ICSA-24-284-08 Siemens HiMed Cockpit ICSA-24-284-09 Siemens PSS SINCAL ICSA-24-284-10 Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPUs ICSA-24-284-11 Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 ICSA-24-284-12 Siemens Sentron Powercenter 1000 ICSA-24-284-13 Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation ICSA-24-284-14 Schneider Electric Zelio Soft 2 ICSA-24-284-15 Rockwell Automation DataMosaix Private Cloud ICSA-24-284-16 Rockwell Automation DataMosaix Private Cloud ICSA-24-284-17 Rockwell Automation Verve Asset Manager ICSA-24-284-18 Rockwell Automation Logix Controllers ICSA-24-284-19 Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 6000T ICSA-24-284-20 Rockwell Automation ControlLogix ICSA-24-284-21 Delta Electronics CNCSoft-G2 CISA encourages users and administrators to review newly released ICS advisories for technical details and mitigations.

As of January 10, 2023, CISA will no longer be updating ICS security advisories for Siemens product vulnerabilities beyond the initial advisory. For the most up-to-date information on vulnerabilities in this advisory, please see  Siemens' ProductCERT Security Advisories (CERT Services | Services | Siemens Global). View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 7.3 ATTENTION: Low Attack Complexity Vendor: Siemens Equipment: Simcenter Nastran Vulnerabilities: Heap-based Buffer Overflow, Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS 3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS Siemens reports that the following versions of Simcenter Nastran finite element method (FEM) solver are affected: Simcenter Nastran 2306: All versions Simcenter Nastran 2312: All versions Simcenter Nastran 2406: Versions prior to V2406.5000 3.2 Vulnerability Overview 3.2.1 HEAP-BASED BUFFER OVERFLOW CWE-122 Simcenter Nastran is vulnerable to heap-based buffer overflow while parsing specially crafted BDF files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. CVE-2024-41981 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2024-41981. A base score of 7.3 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N). 3.2.2 IMPROPER RESTRICTION OF OPERATIONS WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF A MEMORY BUFFER CWE-119 Simcenter Nastran is vulnerable to memory corruption while parsing specially crafted BDF files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. CVE-2024-47046 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2024-47046. A base score of 7.3 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N). 3.3 BACKGROUND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Critical Manufacturing COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: Germany 3.4 RESEARCHER Michael Heinzl reported these vulnerabilities to Siemens. 4. MITIGATIONS Siemens has released a new version for Simcenter Nastran 2406 and recommends updating to V2406.5000 or later version. Siemens is preparing further fix versions and recommends countermeasures for products where fixes are not, or not yet available. Siemens has identified the following specific workarounds and mitigations users can apply to reduce risk: Do not open untrusted BDF files in the affected applications As a general security measure, Siemens recommends protecting network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. To operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends configuring the environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for industrial security and following recommendations in the product manuals. Additional information on industrial security by Siemens can be found on the Siemens industrial security webpage For more information see the associated Siemens security advisory SSA-852501 in HTML and CSAF. CISA recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. No known public exploitation specifically targeting these vulnerabilities has been reported to CISA at this time. These vulnerabilities are not exploitable remotely. 5. UPDATE HISTORY October 10, 2024: Initial Publication

As of January 10, 2023, CISA will no longer be updating ICS security advisories for Siemens product vulnerabilities beyond the initial advisory. For the most up-to-date information on vulnerabilities in this advisory, please see  Siemens' ProductCERT Security Advisories (CERT Services | Services | Siemens Global). View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 5.4 ATTENTION: Exploitable locally Vendor: Siemens Equipment: Questa and ModelSim Vulnerabilities: Uncontrolled Search Path Element 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS 3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following versions of Siemens Questa and ModelSim are affected: ModelSim: All versions prior to V2024.3 Questa: All versions prior to V2024.3 3.2 Vulnerability Overview 3.2.1 UNCONTROLLED SEARCH PATH ELEMENT CWE-427 vish2.exe in affected applications allows a specific DLL file to be loaded from the current working directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges in installations where administrators or processes with elevated privileges launch vish2.exe from a user-writable directory. CVE-2024-47194 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for  CVE-2024-47194. A base score of 5.4 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( CVSS4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N). 3.2.2 UNCONTROLLED SEARCH PATH ELEMENT CWE-427 gdb.exe in affected applications allows a specific executable file to be loaded from the current working directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges in installations where administrators or processes with elevated privileges launch gdb.exe from a user-writable directory. CVE-2024-47195 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for  CVE-2024-47195. A base score of 5.4 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( CVSS4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N). 3.2.3 UNCONTROLLED SEARCH PATH ELEMENT CWE-427 vsimk.exe in affected applications allows a specific tcl file to be loaded from the current working directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges in installations where administrators or processes with elevated privileges launch vsimk.exe from a user-writable directory. CVE-2024-47196 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for  CVE-2024-47196. A base score of 5.4 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( CVSS4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N). 3.3 BACKGROUND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Critical Manufacturing COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: Germany 3.4 RESEARCHER ycdxsb reported these vulnerabilities to Siemens. Siemens reported these vulnerabilities to CISA. 4. MITIGATIONS Siemens has identified the following specific workarounds and mitigations users can apply to reduce risk: ModelSim: Update to V2024.3 or later version Questa: Update to V2024.3 or later version Harden the application server to prevent local access by untrusted personnel As a general security measure, Siemens recommends protecting network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. To operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends configuring the environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for industrial security and following recommendations in the product manuals. Additional information on industrial security by Siemens can be found on the Siemens industrial security webpage For more information see the associated Siemens security advisory SSA-426509 in HTML and CSAF. CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities, such as: Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks. No known public exploitation specifically targeting these vulnerabilities has been reported to CISA at this time. These vulnerabilities are not exploitable remotely. These vulnerabilities have a high attack complexity. 5. UPDATE HISTORY October 10, 2024: Initial Publication

As of January 10, 2023, CISA will no longer be updating ICS security advisories for Siemens product vulnerabilities beyond the initial advisory. For the most up-to-date information on vulnerabilities in this advisory, please see  Siemens' ProductCERT Security Advisories (CERT Services | Services | Siemens Global). View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 9.3 ATTENTION: Low attack complexity Vendor: Siemens Equipment: HiMed Cockpit Vulnerability: Improper Protection of Alternate Path 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to escape the restricted environment and gain access to the underlying operating system. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS 3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following versions of Siemens HiMed Cockpit, a multimedia terminal, are affected: HiMed Cockpit 12 pro (J31032-K2017-H259): Versions V11.5.1 up to but not including V11.6.2 HiMed Cockpit 14 pro+ (J31032-K2017-H435): Versions V11.5.1 up to but not including V11.6.2 HiMed Cockpit 18 pro (J31032-K2017-H260): Versions V11.5.1 up to but not including V11.6.2 HiMed Cockpit 18 pro+ (J31032-K2017-H436): Versions V11.5.1 up to but not including V11.6.2 3.2 Vulnerability Overview 3.2.1 IMPROPER PROTECTION OF ALTERNATE PATH CWE-424 The Kiosk Mode of the affected devices contains a restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability. This could allow an unauthenticated local attacker to escape the restricted environment and gain access to the underlying operating system. CVE-2023-52952 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.5 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H). A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for  CVE-2023-52952. A base score of 9.3 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( CVSS4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:H). 3.3 BACKGROUND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Critical Manufacturing COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: Germany 3.4 RESEARCHER Tamay Caliskan reported this vulnerability to Siemens. Siemens reported this vulnerability to CISA. 4. MITIGATIONS Siemens has identified the following specific workarounds and mitigations users can apply to reduce risk: HiMed Cockpit 12 pro (J31032-K2017-H259): Update to V11.6.2 or later version HiMed Cockpit 14 pro+ (J31032-K2017-H435): Update to V11.6.2 or later version HiMed Cockpit 18 pro (J31032-K2017-H260): Update to V11.6.2 or later version HiMed Cockpit 18 pro+ (J31032-K2017-H436): Update to V11.6.2 or later version As a general security measure, Siemens recommends protecting network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. To operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends configuring the environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for industrial security and following recommendations in the product manuals. Additional information on industrial security by Siemens can be found on the Siemens industrial security webpage For more information see the associated Siemens security advisory SSA-540493 in HTML and CSAF. CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability, such as: Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks. No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time. This vulnerability is not exploitable remotely. 5. UPDATE HISTORY October 10, 2024: Initial Publication

As of January 10, 2023, CISA will no longer be updating ICS security advisories for Siemens product vulnerabilities beyond the initial advisory. For the most up-to-date information on vulnerabilities in this advisory, please see  Siemens' ProductCERT Security Advisories (CERT Services | Services | Siemens Global). View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 6.0 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely Vendor: Siemens Equipment: RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Vulnerability: Incorrect Authorization 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a limited denial-of-service condition, data loss, or information disclosure. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS 3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following Siemens products with Nozomi Guardian / CMC before 24.3.1 are affected: RUGGEDCOM APE1808LNX (6GK6015-0AL20-0GH0): All versions RUGGEDCOM APE1808LNX CC (6GK6015-0AL20-0GH1): All versions 3.2 Vulnerability Overview 3.2.1 INCORRECT AUTHORIZATION CWE-863 An access control vulnerability was discovered in the Reports section due to a specific access restriction not being properly enforced for users with limited privileges. If a logged-in user with reporting privileges learns how to create a specific application request, they might be able to make limited changes to the reporting configuration. This could result in a partial loss of data integrity. In Guardian/CMC instances with a reporting configuration, there could be limited denial-of-service (DoS) impacts, as the reports may not reach their intended destination, and there could also be limited information disclosure impacts. Furthermore, modifying the destination SMTP server for the reports could lead to the compromise of external credentials, as they might be sent to an unauthorized server. This could expand the scope of the attack. CVE-2024-4465 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 6.0 has been assigned; the CVSS vector string is ( CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L). 3.3 BACKGROUND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Energy COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: Germany 3.4 RESEARCHER Siemens reported this vulnerability to CISA. 4. MITIGATIONS Siemens has identified the following specific workarounds and mitigations users can apply to reduce risk: Upgrade Nozomi Guardian / CMC to V24.3.1. Contact customer support to receive patch and update information. Restrict access to the affected components to trusted personnel. As a general security measure, Siemens recommends protecting network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. To operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends configuring the environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for industrial security and following recommendations in the product manuals. Additional information on industrial security by Siemens can be found on the Siemens industrial security webpage For more information see the associated Siemens security advisory SSA-254396 in HTML and CSAF. Nozomi provides a public RSS feed for their security alerts to which users can subscribe. CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability, such as: Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Recognize VPNs may have vulnerabilities, should be updated to the most recent version available, and are only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time. This vulnerability has a high attack complexity. 5. UPDATE HISTORY October 10, 2024: Initial Publication

View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 7.8 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Schneider Electric Equipment: Zelio Soft 2 Vulnerabilities: Use After Free, Improper Input Validation 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution, cause a denial-of-service condition, or loss of confidentiality and integrity. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS 3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following versions of Schneider Electric Zelio Soft 2 are affected: Zelio Soft 2: Versions prior to 5.4.2.2 3.2 Vulnerability Overview 3.2.1 USE AFTER FREE CWE-416 A Use After Free vulnerability exists that could cause arbitrary code execution, denial-of-service and loss of confidentiality & integrity if an application user opens a malicious Zelio Soft 2 project file. CVE-2024-8422 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H). 3.2.2 IMPROPER INPUT VALIDATION CWE-20 An Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists that could cause a crash of the Zelio Soft 2 application if a specially crafted project file is loaded by an application user. CVE-2024-8518 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H). 3.3 BACKGROUND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Energy, Critical Manufacturing COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: France 3.4 RESEARCHER rgod working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative reported these vulnerabilities to CISA. 4. MITIGATIONS Schneider Electric recommends that users update to Version 5.4.2.2. It can be updated through the Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU) application and is also available for download here. CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities, such as: Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. No known public exploitation specifically targeting these vulnerabilities has been reported to CISA at this time. 5. UPDATE HISTORY October 10, 2024: Initial Publication

View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.4 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Rockwell Automation Equipment: Verve Asset Manager Vulnerability: Placement of User into Incorrect Group 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthorized user to access previous data they should no longer have access to. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS 3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS Rockwell Automation reports that the following versions of Verve Asset Manager are affected: Verve Asset Manager: Versions 1.38 and prior 3.2 Vulnerability Overview 3.2.1 Placement of User into Incorrect Group CWE-842 An improper authorization vulnerability exists in the affected products that could allow an unauthorized user to sign in. While removal of all role mappings is unlikely, it could occur in the case of unexpected or accidental removal by the administrator. If exploited, an unauthorized user could access data they previously had but should no longer have access to. CVE-2024-9412 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for  CVE-2024-9412. A base score of 8.4 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N ). 3.3 BACKGROUND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Chemical, Critical Manufacturing, Water and Wastewater Systems, Healthcare and Public Health, and Energy COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: United States 3.4 RESEARCHER Rockwell Automation reported this vulnerability to CISA. 4. MITIGATIONS Rockwell Automation has addressed this issue in version 1.38 and encourages users to update to the newest available version. Rockwell Automation encourages users of the affected software to apply risk mitigations, if possible. Additionally, they encourage users to implement suggested security best practices to minimize the risk of vulnerability: The presence of any mappings will help prevent this vulnerability from being exploited. If all mappings must be removed, manually removing previously mapped users is an effective workaround. Security Best Practices For more information about this issue, please see the advisory on the Rockwell Automation security page. CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability, such as: Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as virtual private networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks. No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time. 5. UPDATE HISTORY October 10, 2024: Initial Publication

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