Automation License Manager up to 5.3.4.3/6.0.0 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Automation License Manager up to 5.3.4.3/6.0.0. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-11455. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

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 vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 105114†). The entry VDB-122710 is related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Automation License Manager 5.3.4.4/6.0.1

Timelineinfo

05/25/2018 🔍
08/07/2018 +74 days 🔍
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08/14/2018 +6 days 🔍
05/01/2023 +1721 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ssa-920962
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-11455 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11455
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122709
SecurityFocus: 105114 - Siemens Automation License Manager Directory Traversal and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2018 07:56
Updated: 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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Cache ID: 216::103

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