CVE-2023-48364: 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 malformed 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-2023-48364?
CVE-2023-48364 is classified with a high severity due to its potential impact on affected software.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48364?
To fix CVE-2023-48364, update your Siemens software to the latest version, specifically V9.1 SP2 UC05 or later, as recommended by the vendor.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48364?
CVE-2023-48364 affects all versions of OpenPCS 7, SIMATIC BATCH, SIMATIC PCS 7, SIMATIC Route Control V9.1, and SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional that are below V9.1 SP2 UC05.
What causes CVE-2023-48364?
CVE-2023-48364 is caused by a vulnerability in the configuration of the affected Siemens software, allowing unauthorized access under specific conditions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-48364?
No official workaround has been provided for CVE-2023-48364, making updating to a secure version the recommended approach.
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