CVE-2020-8485: ABB System 800xA Inter process communication vulnerability - 800xA for Mod 300

Published Apr 29, 2020
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Updated

Insufficient protection of the inter-process communication functions in ABB System 800xA for MOD 300 (all published versions) enables an attacker authenticated on the local system to inject data, allowing reads and writes to the controllers or cause windows processes to crash.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ABB 800xA

Event History

Apr 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID CVE-2020-8485?

The vulnerability ID CVE-2020-8485 refers to the insufficient protection of inter-process communication functions in ABB System 800xA for MOD 300.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8485?

The severity of CVE-2020-8485 is high.

3

How does CVE-2020-8485 affect ABB System 800xA for MOD 300?

CVE-2020-8485 affects ABB System 800xA for MOD 300 by enabling an attacker authenticated on the local system to inject data, allowing reads and writes to the controllers or cause windows processes to crash.

4

Which versions of ABB System 800xA for MOD 300 are affected by CVE-2020-8485?

All published versions of ABB System 800xA for MOD 300 are affected by CVE-2020-8485.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-8485?

To fix CVE-2020-8485, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches and updates provided by ABB for ABB System 800xA for MOD 300.

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