CVE-2015-6469 in ServeMaster TLP+
Summary
by MITRE
The interpreter in IBC Solar ServeMaster TLP+ and Danfoss TLX Pro+ allows remote attackers to discover script source code via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/01/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-6469 affects the interpreter component of IBC Solar ServeMaster TLP+ and Danfoss TLX Pro+ industrial control systems, representing a critical security flaw that exposes sensitive script source code to remote attackers. This vulnerability resides within the embedded scripting interpreter that governs the operation of these solar energy management systems, which are deployed in industrial environments where security is paramount. The unspecified vectors through which attackers can access script source code indicate a fundamental design flaw in the system's access control mechanisms and code protection measures. These industrial control systems operate in critical infrastructure environments where unauthorized access to operational code could lead to significant operational disruptions and security breaches.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate protection mechanisms within the interpreter's implementation, allowing remote adversaries to exploit unspecified attack vectors to extract script source code. This represents a classic information disclosure vulnerability that violates fundamental security principles of least privilege and defense in depth. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-200, which addresses information exposure, and potentially CWE-502, concerning deserialization of untrusted data if the scripts contain serialized components. The attack surface extends beyond simple code disclosure to encompass potential exploitation of underlying system vulnerabilities, as the extracted source code may reveal implementation details that could be leveraged for more sophisticated attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability in industrial control systems is substantial, particularly within the energy sector where IBC Solar ServeMaster TLP+ and Danfoss TLX Pro+ are deployed. Remote attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can gain access to proprietary operational scripts that contain critical business logic, system configurations, and potentially sensitive operational parameters. This exposure creates opportunities for attackers to understand system behavior, identify potential weaknesses in operational procedures, and develop targeted attacks against the industrial control infrastructure. The vulnerability particularly affects the security posture of solar energy management systems where these devices operate in networked environments, potentially exposing the entire energy management ecosystem to compromise.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2015-6469 must address both immediate remediation and long-term security enhancements within industrial control environments. Organizations should implement network segmentation to isolate these critical systems from general network access, deploy robust access control measures, and establish monitoring protocols to detect unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of applying the principle of least privilege and defense in depth as outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly under the initial access and credential access domains. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in industrial control systems, while firmware updates and patches should be applied promptly when available from vendors. Additionally, security awareness training for industrial control system operators should emphasize the importance of protecting operational code and maintaining secure configurations to prevent exploitation of information disclosure vulnerabilities that could compromise entire industrial networks.