1.9
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-5232

First published: Wed Jan 14 2015(Updated: )

The Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient app before 1.0.2 for iOS allows local users to bypass an intended application-password requirement by leveraging the running of the app in the background state.

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-2014-5232?

    CVE-2014-5232 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to the application.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-5232?

    To fix CVE-2014-5232, update the Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient app to version 1.0.2 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-5232?

    CVE-2014-5232 affects local users of the Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient app version 1.0 or lower on iOS devices.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-5232?

    CVE-2014-5232 is a local authentication bypass vulnerability.

  • Is CVE-2014-5232 specific to any operating system?

    Yes, CVE-2014-5232 specifically impacts the iOS version of the Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient app.

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