CVE-2014-2355: GE Proficy HMI/SCADA CIMPLICITY CimView

Published Jan 17, 2015
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Updated

The (1) CimView and (2) CimEdit components in GE Proficy HMI/SCADA-CIMPLICITY 8.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted CIMPLICITY screen (aka .CIM) file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity<=8.2

Remediation

Information

GE recommends that asset owners apply product updates to Proficy HMI/SCADA–CIMPLICITY Versions 8.1 and 8.2. The following product updates address the memory access violation vulnerability: Proficy HMI/SCADA – CIMPLICITY 8.1 SIM 29 (DN4219) available at:  http://support.ge-ip.com/support/index?page=dwchannel&id=DN4219 Proficy HMI/SCADA–CIMPLICITY 8.2 SIM 26 (DN4197) available at:  http://support.ge-ip.com/support/index?page=dwchannel&id=DN4197

Event History

Jan 17, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2355?

CVE-2014-2355 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-2355?

To mitigate CVE-2014-2355, users should upgrade to a version of GE Proficy HMI/SCADA-CIMPLICITY later than 8.2.

3

Can CVE-2014-2355 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-2355 can be exploited remotely through a maliciously crafted CIMPLICITY screen file.

4

Which components are affected by CVE-2014-2355?

The affected components of CVE-2014-2355 are CimView and CimEdit in GE Proficy HMI/SCADA-CIMPLICITY.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-2355?

CVE-2014-2355 is a privilege escalation vulnerability.

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