CVE-2015-0993: Medium severity inductive automation ignition vulnerability

Published Apr 3, 2015
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Updated

Inductive Automation Ignition 7.7.2 does not terminate a session upon a logout action, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
inductiveautomation Ignition=7.7.2

Event History

Apr 3, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability associated with CVE-2015-0993?

CVE-2015-0993 describes a session management flaw in Inductive Automation Ignition 7.7.2 that fails to terminate user sessions upon logout.

2

What are the risks of CVE-2015-0993?

The risks of CVE-2015-0993 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and control over the Ignition environment due to lingering session states.

3

How can I mitigate CVE-2015-0993?

To mitigate CVE-2015-0993, ensure that users are logged out of sessions and consider implementing additional access control measures.

4

What versions are affected by CVE-2015-0993?

The affected version of software by CVE-2015-0993 is Inductive Automation Ignition 7.7.2.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-0993?

Yes, it is recommended to update to a fixed version of Inductive Automation Ignition to prevent exploitation of CVE-2015-0993.

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