CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-6840

First published: Tue Dec 10 2013(Updated: )

Siemens COMOS before 9.2.0.8.1, 10.0 before 10.0.3.1.40, and 10.1 before 10.1.0.0.2 allows local users to gain database privileges via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
COMOS=9.2
COMOS=9.2.0.6.10
COMOS=10.0
COMOS=10.0.3.0.4
COMOS=10.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-6840?

    CVE-2013-6840 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on database security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-6840?

    To mitigate CVE-2013-6840, upgrade Siemens COMOS to version 9.2.0.8.1, 10.0.3.1.40, or 10.1.0.0.2 or later.

  • What versions of Siemens COMOS are affected by CVE-2013-6840?

    Siemens COMOS versions before 9.2.0.8.1, 10.0 before 10.0.3.1.40, and 10.1 before 10.1.0.0.2 are affected by CVE-2013-6840.

  • Can CVE-2013-6840 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2013-6840 requires local access for exploitation, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2013-6840?

    The exploitation of CVE-2013-6840 could allow a local user to gain elevated database privileges, posing a risk to the integrity of the system.

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