CVE-2018-13814: Input Validation

Published Dec 13, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels 4" - 22" (All versions < V14), SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels 7" & 15" (All versions < V14), SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels KTP400F, KTP700, KTP700F, KTP900 and KTP900F (All versions < V14), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced (All versions < V14), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional (All versions < V14), SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) (All versions < V14), SIMATIC HMI Classic Devices (TP/MP/OP/MP Mobile Panel) (All versions). The integrated web server (port 80/tcp and port 443/tcp) of the affected devices could allow an attacker to inject HTTP headers. An attacker must trick a valid user who is authenticated to the device into clicking on a malicious link to exploit the vulnerability. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.

Affected Software

23 affected components
Siemens Simatic Hmi Comfort Panels Firmware<14.0
Siemens SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels
Siemens Simatic Hmi Comfort Outdoor Panels Firmware<14.0
Siemens Simatic Hmi Comfort Outdoor Panels
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp400f Firmware<14.0
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp400f
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700 Firmware<14.0
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700f Firmware<14.0
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp700f
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900 Firmware<14.0
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900f Firmware<14.0
Siemens Simatic Hmi Ktp Mobile Panels Ktp900f
Siemens Simatic Wincc \(tia Portal\)<14.0
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Runtime<14.0
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Runtime<14.0
Siemens Simatic Hmi Tp Firmware
Siemens Simatic Hmi Tp
Siemens Simatic Hmi Mp Firmware
Siemens Simatic Hmi Mp
Siemens Simatic Hmi Op Firmware
Siemens Simatic Hmi Op

Event History

Dec 13, 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-2018-13814?

The severity of CVE-2018-13814 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2018-13814?

The affected software for CVE-2018-13814 includes SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels, SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels, SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels, and SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced.

3

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2018-13814?

CVE-2018-13814 is a vulnerability identified in SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels, SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels, SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels, and SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced. It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

4

How do I fix CVE-2018-13814?

To fix CVE-2018-13814, it is recommended to update to a version higher than V14 of the affected software.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-13814?

More information about CVE-2018-13814 can be found at the following references: [1] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105931 [2] https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-944083.pdf

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