7.1
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-10600: OSIsoft PI System

First published: Fri Jul 24 2020(Updated: )

An authenticated remote attacker could crash PI Archive Subsystem when the subsystem is working under memory pressure. This can result in blocking queries to PI Data Archive (2018 SP2 and prior versions).

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OSIsoft PI Data Archive<=2019
OSIsoft PI Asset Framework (AF) Client
OSIsoft PI Software Development Kit (SDK)
OSIsoft PI API
OSIsoft PI API
OSIsoft PI Buffer Subsystem
OSIsoft PI Connector for BACnet
OSIsoft PI Connector for CygNet
OSIsoft PI Connector for DC Systems RTscada
OSIsoft PI Connector for Ethernet/IP
OSIsoft
OSIsoft PI Connector for Ping
OSIsoft PI Connector for Wonderware Historian
OSIsoft PI Connector Relay
OSIsoft PI Data Archive
OSIsoft PI Data Collection Manager
OSIsoft PI Integrator for Business Analytics
OSIsoft PI Interface Configuration Utility
OSIsoft PI to OCS

Remedy

Fully configure Windows authentication for the PI System and disable legacy authentication methods. For a starting point on PI System security best practices, see knowledge base article KB00833 -Seven best practices for securing your PI Server. (https://customers.osisoft.com/s/knowledgearticle?knowledgeArticleUrl=KB00833)

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Parent vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-10600?

    CVE-2020-10600 has a severity that can allow an authenticated remote attacker to crash the PI Archive Subsystem.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-10600?

    You can fix CVE-2020-10600 by updating to the latest version of the affected software, specifically PI Data Archive 2018 SP3 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10600?

    CVE-2020-10600 affects PI Data Archive versions prior to and including 2018 SP3, along with various other OSIsoft components.

  • What could happen if CVE-2020-10600 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2020-10600 could lead to blocking queries to the PI Data Archive, impacting system functionality.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-10600?

    Yes, an attacker must be authenticated to exploit CVE-2020-10600.

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