CVE-2019-18255: Medium severity ge digital proficy ifix 2022 vulnerability

Published Feb 18, 2021
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Updated

HMI/SCADA iFIX (Versions 6.1 and prior) allows a local authenticated user to modify system-wide iFIX configurations through section objects. This may allow privilege escalation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GE Digital HMI/SCADA iFIX<=6.1
GE iFIX<=6.1

Event History

Feb 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-18255.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18255?

CVE-2019-18255 has a severity score of 5.5, which is considered medium.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-18255?

CVE-2019-18255 affects HMI/SCADA iFIX versions 6.1 and prior.

4

How can a local authenticated user exploit CVE-2019-18255?

A local authenticated user can exploit CVE-2019-18255 to modify system-wide iFIX configurations through section objects, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-18255?

At the time of this writing, there is no known fix available for CVE-2019-18255. It is recommended to follow the suggestions provided in the referenced advisory to mitigate the risk.

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