CVE-2019-19278: Race Condition

Published Jan 16, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Drives MLFB 6SR32..-.....-.... MLFB 6SR4...-.....-.... MLFB 6SR5...-.....-.... With option A30 (HMIs 12 inches or larger) (All versions), SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Drives MLFB 6SR325.-.....-.... (High Availability) (All versions). The affected device contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to restore the affected device to a point where predefined application and operating system protection mechanisms are not in place. Successful exploitation requires physical access to the system, but no system privileges and no user interaction. An attacker could use the vulnerability to compromise confidentialiy, integrity and availability of the device. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Siemens Sinamics Perfect Harmony Gh180 Firmware
Siemens Sinamics Perfect Harmony Gh180

Event History

Jan 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-19278.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19278?

The severity of CVE-2019-19278 is high with a severity value of 6.8.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-19278?

SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Drives firmware and SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Drives are affected by CVE-2019-19278.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-19278?

Apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Siemens to fix CVE-2019-19278.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-19278?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-19278 in the following references: [link1](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-242353.pdf), [link2](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-014-04).

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