CVE-2022-43545: Input Validation

Published Nov 8, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in POWER METER SICAM Q100 (All versions < V2.50), POWER METER SICAM Q100 (All versions < V2.50), POWER METER SICAM Q100 (All versions < V2.50), POWER METER SICAM Q100 (All versions < V2.50), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10). Affected devices do not properly validate the RecordType-parameter in requests to the web interface on port 443/tcp. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to crash the device (followed by an automatic reboot) or to execute arbitrary code on the device.

Other sources

A vulnerability has been identified in POWER METER SICAM Q200 family (All versions < V2.70), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10). Affected devices do not properly validate the RecordType-parameter in requests to the web interface on port 443/tcp. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to crash the device (followed by an automatic reboot) or to execute arbitrary code on the device.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Siemens 7kg9501-0aa01-2aa1 Firmware<2.50
Siemens 7kg9501-0aa01-2aa1
Siemens 7kg9501-0aa31-2aa1 Firmware<2.50
Siemens 7kg9501-0aa31-2aa1
All of the following
Siemens 7kg9501-0aa01-2aa1 Firmware<2.50
Siemens 7kg9501-0aa01-2aa1
All of the following
Siemens 7kg9501-0aa31-2aa1 Firmware<2.50
Siemens 7kg9501-0aa31-2aa1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade POWER METER SICAM Q100 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V2.50
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade POWER METER SICAM Q200 family to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V2.70
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade SICAM P850 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V3.10
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade SICAM P855 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V3.10
  5. Compensating control

    Limit network access to the affected web interface on port 443/tcp to trusted networks/hosts (e.g., via firewall/ACL), since the vulnerability affects RecordType-parameter validation on that interface.

Event History

Nov 8, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43545?

The severity of CVE-2022-43545 is significant as it affects multiple versions of Siemens POWER METER devices, potentially leading to security risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-43545?

To fix CVE-2022-43545, upgrade all affected Siemens POWER METER devices to versions 2.50 or higher.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43545?

CVE-2022-43545 affects the Siemens POWER METER SICAM Q100 and SICAM P850 devices running versions lower than the specified updates.

4

Is CVE-2022-43545 a remote code execution vulnerability?

CVE-2022-43545 does not specifically denote a remote code execution vulnerability but does present potential security risks.

5

When was CVE-2022-43545 reported?

CVE-2022-43545 was reported as affecting versions of Siemens POWER METER devices prior to the updates mentioned.

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