CVE-2020-24681: Automation Studio and PVI Multiple incorrect permission assignments for services

Published Feb 2, 2024
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Updated

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Studio allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.6.0 through 4.6.X, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 SP, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6 SP, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4 SP.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Br-automation Automation Studio>=4.0<4.7.7.74
Br-automation Automation Studio>=4.8<4.8.6.30
Br-automation Automation Studio>=4.9<4.9.4.92
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Feb 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:58 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24681?

CVE-2020-24681 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-24681?

To fix CVE-2020-24681, update your B&R Automation Studio installation to version 4.7.7 SP or later, 4.8.6 SP or later, or 4.9.4.92 or later.

3

What versions of Automation Studio are affected by CVE-2020-24681?

CVE-2020-24681 affects Automation Studio versions from 4.6.0 to 4.6.X, below 4.7.7 SP, below 4.8.6 SP, and below 4.9.4.92.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-24681?

CVE-2020-24681 is identified as an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2020-24681 impact my system if I use a Windows operating system?

CVE-2020-24681 affects B&R Automation Studio and does not impact systems using the Windows operating system alone.

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