7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2013-4943

First published: Fri Aug 09 2013(Updated: )

The client application in Siemens COMOS before 9.1 Update 458, 9.2 before 9.2.0.6.37, and 10.0 before 10.0.3.0.19 allows local users to gain privileges and bypass intended database-operation restrictions by leveraging COMOS project access.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
COMOS=9.1
COMOS=9.2
COMOS=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-4943?

    CVE-2013-4943 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow local users to elevate privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-4943?

    To fix CVE-2013-4943, users should upgrade to Siemens COMOS versions 9.1 Update 458, 9.2.0.6.37, or 10.0.3.0.19 or later.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2013-4943?

    CVE-2013-4943 affects Siemens COMOS versions 9.1 before Update 458, 9.2 before 9.2.0.6.37, and 10.0 before 10.0.3.0.19.

  • Can CVE-2013-4943 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2013-4943 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely.

  • Who can be affected by CVE-2013-4943?

    Local users of Siemens COMOS prior to the specified updates are at risk of being affected by CVE-2013-4943.

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