VDB-107497 · CVE-2017-12728 · BID 100668

SpiderControl SCADA Web Server up to 2.02.0007 Privileges access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SpiderControl SCADA Web Server up to 2.02.0007. It has been classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Privileges. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-12728. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SpiderControl SCADA Web Server up to 2.02.0007 (Web Server). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Privileges. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An Improper Privilege Management issue was discovered in SpiderControl SCADA Web Server Version 2.02.0007 and prior. Authenticated, non-administrative local users are able to alter service executables with escalated privileges, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of the current system services.

The bug was discovered 09/07/2017. The weakness was disclosed 10/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-12728 since 08/09/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 27 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 100668†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/09/2017 🔍
09/07/2017 +28 days 🔍
09/07/2017 +0 days 🔍
10/04/2017 +27 days 🔍
10/05/2017 +1 days 🔍
10/05/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/15/2021 +1198 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Karn Ganeshen.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-12728 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12728
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107497
SecurityFocus: 100668

Entryinfo

Created: 10/05/2017 15:00
Updated: 01/15/2021 15:37
Changes: 10/05/2017 15:00 (58), 11/22/2019 10:37 (1), 01/15/2021 15:37 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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