VDB-111405 · CVE-2017-16753 · BID 102424

Advantech WebAccess up to 8.2 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Advantech WebAccess up to 8.2. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-16753. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Advantech WebAccess up to 8.2 (SCADA Software). This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

An Improper Input Validation issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to 8.3. WebAccess allows some inputs that may cause the program to crash.

The bug was discovered 01/04/2018. The weakness was published 01/05/2018 by Andrea Micalizzi with Zero Day Initiative (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-16753 since 11/09/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11907 (Advantech WebAccess Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 8.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 102424†). Similar entries are available at VDB-111401, VDB-111402, VDB-111403 and VDB-111404. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebAccess 8.3

Timelineinfo

11/09/2017 🔍
01/04/2018 +56 days 🔍
01/04/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/05/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/05/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/06/2018 +1 days 🔍
12/19/2019 +712 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: advantech.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Andrea Micalizzi
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-16753 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16753
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111405
SecurityFocus: 102424 - Advantech WebAccess ICSA-18-004-02 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/06/2018 17:14
Updated: 12/19/2019 20:30
Changes: 01/06/2018 17:14 (63), 12/19/2019 20:30 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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