CVE-2022-31217: Drive Composer Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jun 15 2022(Updated: )
Vulnerabilities in the Drive Composer allow a low privileged attacker to create and write to a file anywhere on the file system as SYSTEM with arbitrary content as long as the file does not already exist. The Drive Composer installer file allows a low-privileged user to run a "repair" operation on the product.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Abb Automation Builder | >=1.1.0<=2.5.0 | |
| Abb Drive Composer | >=2.0<2.7.1 | |
| Abb Drive Composer | >=2.0<2.7.1 | |
| ABB Mint Workbench | <=5866 | |
| >=1.1.0<=2.5.0 | ||
| >=2.0<2.7.1 | ||
| >=2.0<2.7.1 | ||
| <=5866 |
Remedy
The problem is corrected in the following product versions: Drive Composer entry version 2.7.1 Drive Composer pro version 2.7.1 Customers using Drive composer pro integrated in ABB Automation Builder should refer to section “Workarounds” in this document. Mint WorkBench Build 5868 ABB recommends that customers apply the update at earliest convenience. Updated versions of Drive Composer are available immediately. ABB Automation Builder 2.5.1 and Mint WorkBench Build 5868 will be available before or during Q3/2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31217?
The severity of CVE-2022-31217 is high with a score of 7.8.
How can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2022-31217?
A low privileged attacker can exploit CVE-2022-31217 by creating and writing to a file anywhere on the file system as SYSTEM with arbitrary content.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-31217?
Abb Automation Builder, Abb Drive Composer, and Abb Mint Workbench are affected by CVE-2022-31217.
How can I fix CVE-2022-31217?
To fix CVE-2022-31217, it is recommended to update Abb Automation Builder, Abb Drive Composer, and Abb Mint Workbench to the latest versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-31217?
More information about CVE-2022-31217 can be found at the following link: [CVE-2022-31217](https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108467A0305&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch&_ga=2.38192870.478847987.1655218701-372504397.1647012599).
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