CVE-2018-11461: Medium severity siemens sinumerik 808d firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 12, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SINUMERIK 808D V4.7 (All versions), SINUMERIK 808D V4.8 (All versions), SINUMERIK 828D V4.7 (All versions < V4.7 SP6 HF1), SINUMERIK 840D sl V4.7 (All versions < V4.7 SP6 HF5), SINUMERIK 840D sl V4.8 (All versions < V4.8 SP3). A local attacker with user privileges could use the service command application for privilege escalation to an elevated user but not root. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with local access to the affected systems. Successful exploitation requires user privileges but no user interaction. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to compromise confidentiality, integrity and availability of the system. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Siemens Sinumerik 808d V4.7 Firmware
Siemens Sinumerik 808d V4.7
Siemens Sinumerik 808d V4.8 Firmware
Siemens Sinumerik 808d V4.8
Siemens Sinumerik 828d V4.7 Firmware<=4.7
Siemens Sinumerik 828d V4.7
Siemens Sinumerik 840d Sl V4.7 Firmware<=4.7
Siemens Sinumerik 840d Sl V4.7
Siemens Sinumerik 840d Sl V4.8 Firmware<=4.8
Siemens Sinumerik 840d Sl V4.8

Event History

Dec 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11461?

CVE-2018-11461 has been classified with a medium severity level due to the potential for local attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11461?

To mitigate CVE-2018-11461, update the SINUMERIK firmware to the latest patch versions available for each affected product.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-11461?

CVE-2018-11461 affects various versions of SINUMERIK 808D, 828D, and 840D sl firmware below specified patches.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2018-11461 on device security?

CVE-2018-11461 allows local attackers with user privileges to potentially gain unauthorized access, affecting the integrity and confidentiality of operations.

5

How can I determine if my SINUMERIK device is vulnerable to CVE-2018-11461?

Check the firmware version of your SINUMERIK device against the affected versions outlined for CVE-2018-11461.

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