CVE-2020-7581
First published: Tue Jul 14 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability has been identified in Opcenter Execution Discrete (All versions < V3.2), Opcenter Execution Foundation (All versions < V3.2), Opcenter Execution Process (All versions < V3.2), Opcenter Intelligence (All versions < V3.3), Opcenter Quality (All versions < V11.3), Opcenter RD&L (V8.0), SIMATIC Notifier Server for Windows (All versions), SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V3.0 SP1), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V15 (All versions < V15.1 Update 5), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V16 (All versions < V16 Update 2), SIMOCODE ES V15.1 (All versions < V15.1 Update 4), SIMOCODE ES V16 (All versions < V16 Update 1), Soft Starter ES V15.1 (All versions < V15.1 Update 3), Soft Starter ES V16 (All versions < V16 Update 1). A component within the affected application calls a helper binary with SYSTEM privileges during startup while the call path is not quoted. This could allow a local attacker with administrative privileges to execute code with SYSTEM level privileges.
Credit: productcert@siemens.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens Opcenter Execution Discrete | <3.2 | |
| Siemens Opcenter Execution Foundation | <3.2 | |
| Siemens Opcenter Execution Process | <3.2 | |
| Siemens Opcenter Intelligence | ||
| Siemens Opcenter Quality | <11.3 | |
| Siemens Opcenter Rd\&l | =8.0 | |
| Siemens Simatic Notifier Server | ||
| Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo | ||
| Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 | <16 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 | =16 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 | =16-update1 | |
| Siemens Simocode Es | ||
| Siemens Soft Starter Es |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7581?
The severity of CVE-2020-7581 is high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-7581?
Opcenter Execution Discrete (All versions < V3.2), Opcenter Execution Foundation (All versions < V3.2), Opcenter Execution Process (All versions < V3.2), Opcenter Intelligence (All versions < V3.3), Opcenter Quality (All versions < V11.3), Opcenter RD&L (V8.0), Siemens Simatic Notifier Server, Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo, Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (All versions < V16), Siemens Simocode Es, Siemens Soft Starter Es.
What is the recommended fix for CVE-2020-7581?
Apply the latest security patch or update provided by Siemens.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-7581?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-7581 in the Siemens ProductCERT advisory: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-841348.pdf
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-7581?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-7581 is 428.
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