CVE-2017-9947: Path Traversal

Published Oct 23, 2017
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens APOGEE PXC and TALON TC BACnet Automation Controllers in all versions <V3.5. A directory traversal vulnerability could allow a remote attacker with network access to the integrated web server (80/tcp and 443/tcp) to obtain information on the structure of the file system of the affected devices.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Siemens Apogee Pxc Firmware<3.5
Siemens APOGEE PXC
Siemens Apogee Pxc Modular Firmware<3.5
Siemens Apogee Pxc Modular
Siemens Talon Tc Compact Firmware<3.5
Siemens Talon Tc Compact
Siemens Talon Tc Modular Firmware<3.5
Siemens Talon Tc Modular
All of the following
Siemens Apogee Pxc Firmware<3.5
Siemens APOGEE PXC
All of the following
Siemens Apogee Pxc Modular Firmware<3.5
Siemens Apogee Pxc Modular
All of the following
Siemens Talon Tc Compact Firmware<3.5
Siemens Talon Tc Compact
All of the following
Siemens Talon Tc Modular Firmware<3.5
Siemens Talon Tc Modular

Event History

Oct 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9947?

CVE-2017-9947 is considered a critical vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9947?

To fix CVE-2017-9947, upgrade the affected Siemens APOGEE PXC and TALON TC controllers to firmware version 3.5 or later.

3

What does CVE-2017-9947 affect?

CVE-2017-9947 affects Siemens APOGEE PXC and TALON TC BACnet Automation Controllers with versions prior to 3.5.

4

Can CVE-2017-9947 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-9947 can be exploited remotely by an attacker with network access to the affected integrated web server.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-9947?

CVE-2017-9947 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to information on the web server.

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