Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9959

First published: Mon Sep 25 2017(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.

Credit: cybersecurity@se.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Schneider Electric U.motion Builder<=1.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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