What is CVE-2023-1437?

CVE-2023-1437 is a vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA versions prior to 9.1.4 that allows an attacker to gain access to the remote file system and execute arbitrary code.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1437?

The severity of CVE-2023-1437 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

Which versions of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA are affected by CVE-2023-1437?

Versions prior to 9.1.4 of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA are affected by CVE-2023-1437.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-1437?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-1437 by sending RPC arguments with raw memory pointers to gain access to the remote file system and execute arbitrary code.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-1437?

Yes, upgrading to version 9.1.4 of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA will mitigate the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-1437

critical

9.8

CWE

822 119

2/8/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-1437:

First published: Wed Aug 02 2023(Updated: )

All versions prior to 9.1.4 of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA are vulnerable to use of untrusted pointers. The RPC arguments the client sent client could contain raw memory pointers for the server to use as-is. This could allow an attacker to gain access to the remote file system and the ability to execute commands and overwrite files.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Advantech Webaccess\/scada	<9.1.4
Advantech WebAccess/SCADA	<9.1.4	9.1.4

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Reference Links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-166-02 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

ICSA-23-166-02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1437?
CVE-2023-1437 is a vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA versions prior to 9.1.4 that allows an attacker to gain access to the remote file system and execute arbitrary code.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1437?
The severity of CVE-2023-1437 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which versions of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA are affected by CVE-2023-1437?
Versions prior to 9.1.4 of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA are affected by CVE-2023-1437.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-1437?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-1437 by sending RPC arguments with raw memory pointers to gain access to the remote file system and execute arbitrary code.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-1437?
Yes, upgrading to version 9.1.4 of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA will mitigate the vulnerability.

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