CVE-2023-46284: High severity Siemens Opcenter Quality vulnerability

Published Dec 12, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in Opcenter Execution Foundation (All versions < V2407), Opcenter Quality (All versions < V2312), SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V4.1), SINEC NMS (All versions < V2.0 SP1), Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) V14 (All versions), 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 3). The affected application contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer when handling specific requests on port 4002/tcp and 4004/tcp. This could allow an attacker to crash the application. The corresponding service is auto-restarted after the crash.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Siemens Opcenter Quality
Siemens Simatic Pcs Neo<4.1
Siemens Sinumerik Integrate Runmyhmi \/automotive
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal>=14.0<15
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal>=15<16
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal>=16<17
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal=18
Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal=18-update_1

Event History

Dec 12, 2023
CVE Published
11:27 AM
Data Sourced
11:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46284?

The severity of CVE-2023-46284 is classified as high, indicating significant potential impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-46284?

To fix CVE-2023-46284, users should upgrade to the latest versions of the affected Siemens products as outlined in the advisories.

3

Which Siemens products are affected by CVE-2023-46284?

CVE-2023-46284 affects various Siemens products including Opcenter Execution Foundation, Opcenter Quality, SIMATIC PCS neo, SINEC NMS, and Totally Integrated Automation Portal.

4

Are there any workaround solutions for CVE-2023-46284?

No specific workarounds are provided for CVE-2023-46284; updating to the latest software version is recommended.

5

What are the potential risks of ignoring CVE-2023-46284?

Ignoring CVE-2023-46284 could lead to unauthorized access and control over systems utilizing the affected Siemens products.

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