CVE-2019-6543: Critical severity AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2019
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Updated

AVEVA Software, LLC InduSoft Web Studio prior to Version 8.1 SP3 and InTouch Edge HMI (formerly InTouch Machine Edition) prior to Version 2017 Update. Code is executed under the program runtime privileges, which could lead to the compromise of the machine.

Affected Software

29 affected components
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=6.1-sp5
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=6.1-sp6_p3
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp2
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p2
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p3
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p4
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p5
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p6
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p7
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p8
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p9
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-p1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-p2
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-p3
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-sp1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-sp1_p1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-sp2
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-sp2_p1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.1-p1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.1-sp1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.1-sp1_p1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.1-sp2
AVEVA Intouch Machine Edition 2014=r2

Event History

Feb 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-6543?

CVE-2019-6543 is a vulnerability in AVEVA Software LLC InduSoft Web Studio and InTouch Edge HMI that allows code execution under program runtime privileges, potentially compromising the machine.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-6543?

CVE-2019-6543 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2019-6543?

The affected software for CVE-2019-6543 includes AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio versions 6.1-sp5, 6.1-sp6_p3, 7.1 to 7.1-sp3_p9, 8.0 to 8.0-sp2_p1, and 8.1 to 8.1-sp2, as well as Aveva Intouch Machine Edition 2014 R2.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-6543?

To mitigate CVE-2019-6543, it is recommended to upgrade to AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio version 8.1 SP3 or InTouch Edge HMI version 2017 Update and apply any necessary security patches.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-6543?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-6543 at the following references: [1] https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-036-01, [2] https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46342/, [3] https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-04.

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