CVE-2023-46280: High severity Siemens Security Configuration Tool (SCT) vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in Security Configuration Tool (SCT) (All versions), SIMATIC Automation Tool (All versions < V5.0 SP2), SIMATIC BATCH V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 Upd5), SIMATIC NET PC Software V16 (All versions < V16 Update 8), SIMATIC NET PC Software V17 (All versions), SIMATIC NET PC Software V18 (All versions < V18 SP1), SIMATIC NET PC Software V19 (All versions < V19 Update 2), SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC PDM V9.2 (All versions < V9.2 SP2 Upd3), SIMATIC Route Control V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 Upd3), SIMATIC S7-PCT (All versions < V3.5 SP3 Update 6), SIMATIC STEP 7 V5 (All versions < V5.7 SP3), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.17 (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.18 (All versions < V3.18 P025), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.19 (All versions < V3.19 P010), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced (All versions < V17 Update 8), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V16 (All versions < V16 Update 6), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V17 (All versions < V17 Update 8), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V18 (All versions < V18 Update 4), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V19 (All versions < V19 Update 2), SIMATIC WinCC V7.4 (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC V7.5 (All versions < V7.5 SP2 Update 17), SIMATIC WinCC V8.0 (All versions < V8.0 Update 5), SINAMICS Startdrive (All versions < V19 SP1), SINEC NMS (All versions < V3.0), SINUMERIK ONE virtual (All versions < V6.23), SINUMERIK PLC Programming Tool (All versions < V3.3.12), TIA Portal Cloud Connector (All versions < V2.0), Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) V15.1 (All versions), Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) V16 (All versions), Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) V17 (All versions < V17 Update 8), Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) V18 (All versions < V18 Update 4), Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) V19 (All versions < V19 Update 2), SINEC NMS (All versions < V3.0 SP1). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read vulnerability. This could allow an attacker to cause a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crash of the underlying Windows kernel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-46280?
The severity of CVE-2023-46280 is categorized as high due to the potential for unauthorized access and manipulation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46280?
To fix CVE-2023-46280, users should update their affected Siemens products to the latest versions as recommended in the vendor's advisory.
Which versions of Siemens products are affected by CVE-2023-46280?
CVE-2023-46280 affects multiple Siemens products including the Security Configuration Tool, SIMATIC Automation Tool, and SIMATIC BATCH across various versions.
What kind of attack vectors are associated with CVE-2023-46280?
CVE-2023-46280 may be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to gain potential unauthorized access to systems.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2023-46280?
While updating is the primary mitigation for CVE-2023-46280, users should also restrict access to affected systems to trusted networks as a temporary measure.