CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14023: Input Validation

First published: Mon Nov 06 2017(Updated: )

An Improper Input Validation issue was discovered in Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.1 prior to V8.1 SP1 with WinCC V7.3 Upd 13, and V8.2 all versions. The improper input validation vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an authenticated remote attacker who is a member of the administrators group to crash services by sending specially crafted messages to the DCOM interface.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens SIMATIC PCS7=8.1
Siemens Simatic WinCC=7.3-update13
Siemens SIMATIC PCS7=8.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-14023?

    The severity of CVE-2017-14023 is medium with a severity value of 4.9.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2017-14023?

    The affected software for CVE-2017-14023 includes Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.1, Siemens Simatic WinCC V7.3 with Update 13, and Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.2.

  • How can an authenticated remote attacker exploit CVE-2017-14023?

    An authenticated remote attacker who is a member of the administrators group can exploit CVE-2017-14023.

  • Are there any available references for CVE-2017-14023?

    Yes, the following references are available: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101680, http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039729, and https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-306-01.

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2017-14023?

    The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2017-14023 is CWE-20.

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