CVE-2022-2952: GE CIMPLICITY Access of Uninitialized Pointer
First published: Wed Dec 07 2022(Updated: )
GE CIMPICITY versions 2022 and prior is vulnerable when data from a faulting address controls code flow starting at gmmiObj!CGmmiOptionContainer, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GE CIMPLICITY | <=2022 | |
| GE CIMPLICITY | <=2022 |
Remedy
GE recommends users refer to the CIMPLICITY Secure Deployment Guide https://digitalsupport.ge.com/communities/en_US/Documentation/CIMPLICITY-Secure-Deployment-Guide2 (login required) for mitigations to the reported vulnerabilities. Specific sections to reference include Section 3.5 Projects and Section 4.2 CimView. For more information about this issue, see the GE Digital Product Security Advisory https://digitalsupport.ge.com/communities/en_US/Article/GE-Digital-Security-Advisory-GED-22-06 (login required). For further questions, users should contact GE https://digitalsupport.ge.com/communities/CC_Contact .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this GE CIMPICITY vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-2952.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-2952?
The severity rating of CVE-2022-2952 is 7.8 (high).
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-2952?
The affected software is GE CIMPICITY versions 2022 and prior.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-2952?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-2952 by using data from a faulting address to control code flow and execute arbitrary code.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-2952?
Yes, it is recommended to update to a version of GE CIMPICITY that is newer than 2022 to fix CVE-2022-2952.
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