What is the severity of CVE-2023-29445?

CVE-2023-29445 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows escalation of privileges to SYSTEM due to an uncontrolled search path element issue.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29445?

To mitigate CVE-2023-29445, ensure that PTC KEPServerEX and ThingWorx Kepware Server are updated to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-29445?

CVE-2023-29445 affects versions of PTC KEPServerEX, ThingWorx Kepware Server, and ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity within specified version ranges.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-29445?

CVE-2023-29445 is classified as a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which allows an attacker to manipulate the search path for dynamic link libraries.

Can CVE-2023-29445 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2023-29445 requires local authentication, meaning that an attacker must have local access to the affected system to exploit it.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-29445

high

7.8

CWE

427

10/1/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-29445: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in PTC's Kepware KEPServerEX

First published: Wed Jan 10 2024(Updated: )

An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability (DLL hijacking) has been discovered that could allow a locally authenticated adversary to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.

Credit: ot-cert@dragos.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ptc Kepware Server	>=6.0.2107.0<=6.14.263.0
Ptc Kepware Server	>=6.8<=6.14.263.0
PTC ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity	>=8.0<=8.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29445?
CVE-2023-29445 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows escalation of privileges to SYSTEM due to an uncontrolled search path element issue.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29445?
To mitigate CVE-2023-29445, ensure that PTC KEPServerEX and ThingWorx Kepware Server are updated to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-29445?
CVE-2023-29445 affects versions of PTC KEPServerEX, ThingWorx Kepware Server, and ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity within specified version ranges.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-29445?
CVE-2023-29445 is classified as a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which allows an attacker to manipulate the search path for dynamic link libraries.
Can CVE-2023-29445 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2023-29445 requires local authentication, meaning that an attacker must have local access to the affected system to exploit it.

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