2.1
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-5231: Infoleak

First published: Wed Jan 14 2015(Updated: )

The Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient app before 1.0.2 for iOS allows physically proximate attackers to extract the password from storage via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens Simatic WinCC Sm@rtclient<=1.0
iPhone OS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-5231?

    CVE-2014-5231 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for exposing sensitive user credentials.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-5231?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-5231, update the Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient app to version 1.0.2 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-5231?

    Users of Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient app versions prior to 1.0.2 on iOS are affected by CVE-2014-5231.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2014-5231 involve?

    CVE-2014-5231 involves a local attack where physically proximate attackers can extract stored passwords.

  • What are the technical impacts of CVE-2014-5231?

    The technical impact of CVE-2014-5231 allows unauthorized users to gain access to stored passwords, potentially compromising user accounts.

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