CVE-2022-1778: A vulnerability exists during the start of the affected SYS600, where an input validation flaw causes a buffer-overflow while reading a specific configuration file. Subsequently SYS600 will fail to start. The configuration file can only be accessed by ...

Published Sep 14, 2022
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Updated

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 while reading a specific configuration file causes a buffer-overflow that causes a failure to start the SYS600. The configuration file can only be accessed by an administrator access. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 version 10 to version 10.3.1. cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscadaxsys600:10::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscadaxsys600:10.1::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscadaxsys600:10.1.1::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscadaxsys600:10.2::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscadaxsys600:10.2.1::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscadaxsys600:10.3::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscadaxsys600:10.3.1:::::::

Affected Software

4 affected components
hitachienergy MicroSCADA X SYS600>=10.0<=10.3.1
hitachienergy SYS600
All of the following
hitachienergy MicroSCADA X SYS600>=10.0<=10.3.1
hitachienergy SYS600

Remediation

Information

Remediated in SYS600 10.4 Update to at least SYS600 version 10.4.

Event History

Sep 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Sep 5, 56699
Event
via MITRE·04:25 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-1778.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-1778?

The severity level of CVE-2022-1778 is high.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-1778?

The Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 software is affected by CVE-2022-1778.

4

How does CVE-2022-1778 impact the SYS600?

CVE-2022-1778 causes a buffer overflow in the SYS600, which leads to a failure to start the system.

5

Is administrator access required to exploit CVE-2022-1778?

Yes, administrator access is required to access the specific configuration file that triggers the vulnerability.

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