CVE-2024-5679: High severity Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Foxboro Dcs Control Core Services vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2024
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Updated

CWE-787: Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability exists that could cause local denial-of-service, or kernel memory leak when a malicious actor with local user access crafts a script/program using an IOCTL call in the Foxboro.sys driver.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Foxboro Dcs Control Core Services<=9.8

Event History

Jul 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5679?

CVE-2024-5679 is considered to have a high severity rating due to its potential for local denial-of-service and kernel memory leaks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5679?

To fix CVE-2024-5679, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Schneider Electric for the affected software.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-5679?

CVE-2024-5679 affects versions up to 9.8 of Schneider Electric's Ecostruxure Foxboro DCS Control Core Services.

4

Can CVE-2024-5679 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-5679 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the system.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-5679?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-5679 include local denial-of-service scenarios and exposure of kernel memory content.

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