high
7.8
CWE
427
Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Wed 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.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
AVEVA PCS Versions 4.5.2, 4.5.1, 4.5.0, and 4.4.6

Remedy

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.

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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.

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