CVE-2017-9959: Medium severity schneider electric u.motion builder vulnerability

Published Sep 25, 2017
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Updated

A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's U.motion Builder software versions 1.2.1 and prior in which the system accepts reboot in session from unauthenticated users, supporting a denial of service condition.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Schneider-electric U.motion Builder<=1.2.1

Event History

Sep 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9959?

CVE-2017-9959 has been rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access leading to denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9959?

To fix CVE-2017-9959, upgrade the Schneider Electric U.motion Builder software to version 1.2.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-9959?

Users of Schneider Electric's U.motion Builder software version 1.2.1 and prior are affected by CVE-2017-9959.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-9959 enable?

CVE-2017-9959 allows an attacker to perform a denial of service attack by sending reboot commands from an unauthenticated session.

5

When was CVE-2017-9959 disclosed?

CVE-2017-9959 was disclosed in 2017, highlighting a critical security flaw in Schneider Electric's software.

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