Automation License Manager up to 5.3.4.3/6.0.0 path traversal
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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Automation License Manager up to 5.3.4.3/6.0.0 (Automation Software). This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions < 5.3.4.4), Automation License Manager 6 (All versions < 6.0.1). A directory traversal vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to move arbitrary files, which can result in code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity and availability of the system. Successful exploitation requires a network connection to the affected device. The attacker does not need privileges or special conditions of the system, but user interaction is required.
The bug was discovered 08/07/2018. The weakness was shared 08/07/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at cert-portal.siemens.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-11455 since 05/25/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.
Upgrading to version 5.3.4.4 or 6.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.
The entry 122710 is related to this item.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9
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Exploiting
Class: Path traversalCWE: CWE-22
ATT&CK: T1006
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Automation License Manager 5.3.4.4/6.0.1
Timeline
05/25/2018 🔍08/07/2018 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: ssa-920962Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-11455 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 105114 - Siemens Automation License Manager Directory Traversal and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
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Entry
Created: 08/08/2018 07:56Updated: 05/01/2023 09:25
Changes: 08/08/2018 07:56 (59), 03/14/2020 07:13 (4), 05/01/2023 09:25 (4)
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