CVE-2018-11453
First published: Tue Aug 07 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) and WinCC (TIA Portal) V10, V11, V12 (All versions), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) and WinCC (TIA Portal) V13 (All versions < V13 SP2 Update 2), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) and WinCC (TIA Portal) V14 (All versions < V14 SP1 Update 6), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) and WinCC (TIA Portal) V15 (All versions < V15 Update 2). Improper file permissions in the default installation of TIA Portal may allow an attacker with local file system access to insert specially crafted files which may prevent TIA Portal startup (Denial-of-Service) or lead to local code execution. No special privileges are required, but the victim needs to attempt to start TIA Portal after the manipulation.
Credit: productcert@siemens.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) | =10.0 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) | =11.0 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) | =12.0 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) | =13.0 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) | =13.0-sp1 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) | =14.0 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) | =15.0 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) | =10.0 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) | =11.0 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) | =12.0 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) | =13.0 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) | =14.0 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) | =15.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11453?
CVE-2018-11453 has been rated with a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11453?
To fix CVE-2018-11453, users should update to the latest versions of affected software as recommended by Siemens.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11453?
CVE-2018-11453 affects all versions of SIMATIC STEP 7 and WinCC (TIA Portal) for specified versions less than the respective update levels.
What is the exploitability of CVE-2018-11453?
CVE-2018-11453 can be exploited remotely, making it crucial for affected systems to be secured.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-11453 if I am unable to update?
Currently, there are no specific workarounds for CVE-2018-11453, so upgrading the software is the recommended course of action.
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- canonical/siemens simatic step 7 (tia portal)
- version/siemens simatic step 7 (tia portal)/10.0
- version/siemens simatic step 7 (tia portal)/11.0
- version/siemens simatic step 7 (tia portal)/12.0
- version/siemens simatic step 7 (tia portal)/13.0
- version/siemens simatic step 7 (tia portal)/13.0-sp1
- version/siemens simatic step 7 (tia portal)/14.0
- version/siemens simatic step 7 (tia portal)/15.0
- canonical/siemens simatic wincc (tia portal)
- version/siemens simatic wincc (tia portal)/10.0
- version/siemens simatic wincc (tia portal)/11.0
- version/siemens simatic wincc (tia portal)/12.0
- version/siemens simatic wincc (tia portal)/13.0
- version/siemens simatic wincc (tia portal)/14.0
- version/siemens simatic wincc (tia portal)/15.0