CVE-2020-8478: ABB System 800xA Inter process communication vulnerability

Published Apr 29, 2020
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Updated

Insufficient protection of the inter-process communication functions in ABB System 800xA products OPC Server for AC 800M, MMS Server for AC 800M and Base Software for SoftControl (all published versions) enables an attacker authenticated on the local system to inject data, affecting the online view of runtime data shown in Control Builder.

Affected Software

4 affected components
ABB MMS Server
ABB OPC Server
ABB AC800M
ABB Base Software Softcontrol

Event History

Apr 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:58 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-8478.

2

What ABB System 800xA products are affected by this vulnerability?

ABB System 800xA products OPC Server for AC 800M, MMS Server for AC 800M, and Base Software for SoftControl (all published versions) are affected by this vulnerability.

3

How does this vulnerability affect the affected ABB System 800xA products?

This vulnerability enables an attacker authenticated on the local system to inject data, affecting the online view.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8478?

The severity of CVE-2020-8478 is classified as medium with a severity value of 3.3.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

For information on fixes and mitigations, please refer to the reference link provided: [https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=2PAA121236&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch](https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=2PAA121236&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch) (link provided for reference only).

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