CVE-2013-2823: Input Validation

Published Nov 22, 2013
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Updated

The (1) Catapult DNP3 I/O driver before 7.2.0.60 and the (2) GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy DNP3 I/O driver before 7.20k, as used in DNPDrv.exe (aka the DNP master station server) in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY and iFIX, allow physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted input over a serial line.

Affected Software

19 affected components
Catapultsoftware Catapult Dnp3 I\/o Driver<=7.20.56
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver<=7.20
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-a
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-b
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-c
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-d
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-e
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-f
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-g
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-h
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-i
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity=4.01
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity=7.5
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity=8.0
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity=8.1
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity=8.2
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Ifix=5.0
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Ifix=5.1

Event History

Nov 22, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2823?

CVE-2013-2823 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential to allow physical proximity attackers to manipulate the system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2823?

To fix CVE-2013-2823, upgrade to version 7.2.0.60 or later for the Catapult DNP3 I/O driver, or version 7.20k or later for the GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy DNP3 I/O driver.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2013-2823?

CVE-2013-2823 affects the Catapult DNP3 I/O driver and various versions of the GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy DNP3 I/O driver utilized in HMI/SCADA systems.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-2823?

The potential impacts of CVE-2013-2823 include unauthorized access and modifications to system operations by attackers in close proximity.

5

Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2013-2823?

Organizations using the affected versions of the drivers are responsible for addressing CVE-2013-2823 by applying the appropriate updates to mitigate the vulnerability.

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