CVE-2019-6576: Medium severity Siemens Simatic Hmi Comfort Panels Firmware vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels 4" - 22" (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels 7" & 15" (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels KTP400F, KTP700, KTP700F, KTP900 und KTP900F (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) (All versions < V15.1 Update 1), SIMATIC HMI Classic Devices (TP/MP/OP/MP Mobile Panel) (All versions). An attacker with network access to affected devices could potentially obtain a TLS session key. If the attacker is able to observe TLS traffic between a legitimate user and the device, then the attacker could decrypt the TLS traffic. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker who has network access to the web interface of the device and who is able to observe TLS traffic between legitimate users and the web interface of the affected device. The vulnerability could impact the confidentiality of the communication between the affected device and a legitimate user. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of the security vulnerability was known.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6576?
The severity of CVE-2019-6576 is high with a score of 7.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6576?
All versions of SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels, SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels, and SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels prior to V15.1 Update 1 are affected by CVE-2019-6576.
How can I fix CVE-2019-6576?
To fix CVE-2019-6576, update your SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels, SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels, and SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels to version V15.1 Update 1 or newer.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-6576?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-6576 in the following references: [1] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108412, [2] https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-804486.pdf, [3] https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/ICSA-19-134-09