CVE-2023-48363: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Feb 13 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability has been identified in OpenPCS 7 V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC BATCH V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), SIMATIC Route Control V9.1 (All versions < V9.1 SP2 UC05), 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 15), SIMATIC WinCC V8.0 (All versions < V8.0 Update 4). The implementation of the RPC (Remote Procedure call) communication protocol in the affected products do not properly handle certain unorganized RPC messages. An attacker could use this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition in the RPC server.
Credit: productcert@siemens.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens Simatic OpenPCS 7 | <=9.1 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC BATCH | <=9.1 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 | <=9.1 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC Route Control V9.1 | <=9.1 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC WinCC | =7.4 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC WinCC | =7.5 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC WinCC | =8.0 | |
| siemens SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V17 | <=18 | |
| siemens SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V17 | =19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-48363?
CVE-2023-48363 has been categorized with a moderate severity level due to the vulnerabilities present in several Siemens software versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48363?
To fix CVE-2023-48363, upgrade to the latest service pack for affected software, specifically V9.1 SP2 UC05 or later for Open PCS, SIMATIC BATCH, SIMATIC PCS 7, and SIMATIC Route Control.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48363?
CVE-2023-48363 affects all versions of OpenPCS 7, SIMATIC BATCH, SIMATIC PCS 7, and SIMATIC Route Control prior to V9.1 SP2 UC05.
What software products are impacted by CVE-2023-48363?
CVE-2023-48363 impacts Siemens software products including OpenPCS 7, SIMATIC BATCH, SIMATIC PCS 7, SIMATIC Route Control, and SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-48363?
Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2023-48363 is to apply the relevant software updates, as no specific workarounds have been outlined.
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