CVE-2024-6596: Endress+Hauser: Multiple products are vulnerable to code injection

Published Sep 10, 2024
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Updated

An unauthenticated remote attacker can run malicious c# code included in curve files and execute commands in the users context.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Endress Echo Curve Viewer<6.0.0
Endress Fieldcare Sfe500 Package<1.40.1
All of the following
Endress Field Xpert Smt79 Firmware
Endress Field Xpert Smt79
All of the following
Endress Field Xpert Smt77 Firmware
Endress Field Xpert Smt77
All of the following
Endress Field Xpert Smt70 Firmware
Endress Field Xpert Smt70
All of the following
Endress Field Xpert Smt50 Firmware
Endress Field Xpert Smt50

Event History

Sep 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6596?

CVE-2024-6596 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthenticated remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6596?

To fix CVE-2024-6596, users should upgrade to Endress Echo Curve Viewer version 6.0.0 or later and Endress Fieldcare Sfe500 Package version 1.40.1 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-6596?

CVE-2024-6596 affects Endress Echo Curve Viewer and Endress Fieldcare Sfe500 Package versions prior to specified releases.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-6596?

An attacker can run malicious C# code residing in curve files to execute arbitrary commands in the user's context.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-6596?

Currently, no specific workarounds are recommended for CVE-2024-6596; updating to the latest versions is the advised solution.

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