CVE-2012-3005: Medium severity invensys foxboro control software vulnerability

Published Jul 26, 2012
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 and earlier, as used in Wonderware Application Server, Wonderware Information Server, Foxboro Control Software, InFusion CE/FE/SCADA, InBatch, and Wonderware Historian, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Invensys Foxboro Control Software=3.1
Invensys Foxboro Control Software=4.0
Invensys Infusion Ce\/fe\/scada<=2.5
Invensys InTouch<=2012
Invensys Intouch\/wonderware Application Server<=2012
Invensys Intouch\/wonderware Application Server=10.0
Invensys Intouch\/wonderware Application Server=10.5
Invensys Wonderware Historian<=10.0
Invensys Wonderware Historian=10.0
Invensys Wonderware InBatch<=9.5
Invensys Wonderware Information Server<=4.5
Invensys Wonderware Information Server=3.1
Invensys Wonderware Information Server=4.0
Invensys Wonderware Information Server=4.0-sp1

Event History

Jul 26, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3005?

CVE-2012-3005 has a moderate severity rating as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3005?

To fix CVE-2012-3005, implement updates and patches provided by Invensys for the affected software.

3

What software is impacted by CVE-2012-3005?

CVE-2012-3005 affects various Invensys products including InTouch, Wonderware Application Server, and Wonderware Historian.

4

Can CVE-2012-3005 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2012-3005 requires local user access to exploit, making remote exploitation less likely.

5

What types of permissions can an attacker gain through CVE-2012-3005?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2012-3005 can gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing them to execute unauthorized actions.

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