CVE-2015-1356: Medium severity simatic step 7 vulnerability

Published Feb 18, 2015
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Updated

Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) before 13 SP1 determines a user's privileges on the basis of project-file fields that lack integrity protection, which allows remote attackers to establish arbitrary authorization data via a modified file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7<=13.0

Event History

Feb 18, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1356?

CVE-2015-1356 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access by exploiting user privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-1356?

To fix CVE-2015-1356, upgrade Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 to version 13 SP1 or later to ensure integrity protection.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2015-1356?

The impact of CVE-2015-1356 allows remote attackers to manipulate project-file fields, thereby gaining unauthorized access.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2015-1356?

CVE-2015-1356 affects users of Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 versions prior to 13 SP1.

5

Can CVE-2015-1356 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-1356 can be exploited remotely by attackers to alter user authorization levels.

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