CVE-2023-3127: Improper Authentication in iSTAR

Published Jul 11, 2023
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Updated

An unauthenticated user could log into iSTAR Ultra, iSTAR Ultra LT, iSTAR Ultra G2, and iSTAR Edge G2 with administrator rights.

Affected Software

26 affected components
Sensormatic Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls Inc. ​iSTAR Ultra and iSTAR Ultra LT: Firmware after version 6.8.6 and prior to 6.9.2 CU01
Sensormatic Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls Inc. ​iSTAR Ultra G2 and iSTAR Edge G2: Firmware versions prior to 6.9.2 CU01
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra Firmware>=6.8.6<6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra Firmware=6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra Lt Firmware>=6.8.6<6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra Lt Firmware=6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra Lt
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra G2 Firmware<6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra G2 Firmware=6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra G2
Johnsoncontrols Edge G2 Firmware<6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Edge G2 Firmware=6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Edge G2
All of the following
Any of the following
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra Firmware>=6.8.6<6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra Firmware=6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra
All of the following
Any of the following
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra Lt Firmware>=6.8.6<6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra Lt Firmware=6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra Lt
All of the following
Any of the following
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra G2 Firmware<6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra G2 Firmware=6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Istar Ultra G2
All of the following
Any of the following
Johnsoncontrols Edge G2 Firmware<6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Edge G2 Firmware=6.9.2
Johnsoncontrols Edge G2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade iSTAR Ultra, iSTAR Ultra LT, iSTAR Ultra G2, iSTAR Edge G2 firmware to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.9.2 CU01

Event History

Jul 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
10:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3127?

The severity of CVE-2023-3127 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-3127?

The affected software versions are Johnsoncontrols iSTAR Ultra Firmware 6.8.6 to 6.9.2, iSTAR Ultra LT Firmware 6.8.6 to 6.9.2, iSTAR Ultra G2 Firmware up to 6.9.2, and iSTAR Edge G2 Firmware up to 6.9.2.

3

How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2023-3127?

An unauthenticated user can exploit CVE-2023-3127 by logging into iSTAR Ultra, iSTAR Ultra LT, iSTAR Ultra G2, and iSTAR Edge G2 with administrator rights.

4

Is Johnsoncontrols iSTAR Ultra vulnerable to CVE-2023-3127?

No, Johnsoncontrols iSTAR Ultra is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-3127.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-3127?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-3127 in the security advisories on the Johnson Controls website and the ICS-CERT website.

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