CVE-2022-45147: High severity siemens simatic pcs neo firmware vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS neo V4.0 (All versions), SIMATIC STEP 7 V16 (All versions), SIMATIC STEP 7 V17 (All versions), SIMATIC STEP 7 V18 (All versions < V18 Update 2). Affected applications do not properly restrict the .NET BinaryFormatter when deserializing user-controllable input. This could allow an attacker to cause a type confusion and execute arbitrary code within the affected application. This is the same issue that exists for .NET BinaryFormatter https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/code-quality/ca2300.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-45147?
CVE-2022-45147 has been assessed with a high severity due to improper handling of the .NET BinaryFormatter.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45147?
To mitigate CVE-2022-45147, update affected software components to the latest versions provided by Siemens.
Which versions of Siemens products are affected by CVE-2022-45147?
CVE-2022-45147 affects all versions of SIMATIC PCS neo V4.0 and certain versions of SIMATIC STEP 7 up to V18 Update 2.
Is CVE-2022-45147 a remote code execution vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2022-45147 could potentially allow remote code execution if exploited.
What are the implications of CVE-2022-45147 for industrial control systems?
CVE-2022-45147 poses a significant risk to industrial control systems by potentially allowing unauthorized control over the system.