CVE-2021-38410: AVEVA PCS Portal Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Published Jul 27, 2022

Updated

AVEVA Software Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal versions 4.5.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.0, and 4.4.6 are vulnerable to DLL hijacking through an uncontrolled search path element, which may allow an attacker control to one or more locations in the search path.

Affected Software

14 affected components

AVEVA PCS Versions 4.5.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.0, and 4.4.6

AVEVA Batch Management=2020

AVEVA Enterprise Data Management=2020

AVEVA Manufacturing Execution System=2020

AVEVA Mobile Operator=2020

AVEVA Platform Common Services=4.4.6

AVEVA Platform Common Services=4.5.0

AVEVA Platform Common Services=4.5.1

AVEVA Platform Common Services=4.5.2

AVEVA System Platform=2020

AVEVA System Platform=2020-r2

AVEVA System Platform=2020-r2_p01

AVEVA Work Tasks=2020

AVEVA Work Tasks=2020-update_1

Remediation

Information

AVEVA recommends organizations evaluate the impact of this vulnerability based on their operational environment, architecture, and product implementation. Users of affected versions of the products should apply the corresponding security update as soon as possible. Security update PCS 4.5.3 is available for the following versions: AVEVA Mobile Operator 2020 AVEVA Enterprise Data Management 2021 AVEVA System Platform 2020 R2 P01 AVEVA System Platform 2020 R2 AVEVA Work Tasks 2020 Update 1 Security update PCS 4.4.7 is available for the following versions: AVEVA System Platform 2020 AVEVA Work Tasks 2020 AVEVA Manufacturing Execution System 2020 AVEVA Batch Management 2020 For more information on this issue, including security updates, please see Security Bulletin AVEVA-2021-008.

Event History

Jul 27, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:23 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:23 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·09:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

ICSA-21-252-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38410?

CVE-2021-38410 is a vulnerability in AVEVA Software Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal versions 4.5.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.0, and 4.4.6 that allows DLL hijacking through an uncontrolled search path element.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38410?

The severity of CVE-2021-38410 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-38410?

AVEVA Software Platform Common Services (PCS) Portal versions 4.5.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.0, and 4.4.6 are affected by CVE-2021-38410.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-38410?

CVE-2021-38410 can be exploited by an attacker to gain control of one or more locations in the search path through DLL hijacking.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38410?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-38410 on the AVEVA and CISA websites.