7.5
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9946

First published: Mon Oct 23 2017(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens APOGEE PXC and TALON TC BACnet Automation Controllers in all versions <V3.5. An attacker with network access to the integrated web server (80/tcp and 443/tcp) could bypass the authentication and download sensitive information from the device.

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens APOGEE PXC Modular<3.5
Siemens APOGEE PXC Modular
Siemens APOGEE Modular Building Controller Firmware<3.5
Siemens APOGEE PXC Modular (P2 Ethernet)
Siemens TALON TC<3.5
Siemens TALON TC
Siemens TALON TC<3.5
Siemens TALON TC

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9946?

    CVE-2017-9946 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for bypassing authentication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9946?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-9946, update the Siemens APOGEE PXC and TALON TC devices to version 3.5 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-9946?

    CVE-2017-9946 affects all versions of Siemens APOGEE PXC and TALON TC BACnet Automation Controllers prior to version 3.5.

  • Can CVE-2017-9946 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-9946 can be exploited remotely by attackers with network access to the integrated web server on ports 80/tcp and 443/tcp.

  • What type of information can be accessed due to CVE-2017-9946?

    An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-9946 could download sensitive information from the vulnerable device.

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