Siemens SICAM PAS/SICAM PQS up to 6.x uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Siemens SICAM PAS and SICAM PQS up to 6.x. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-43722. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Siemens SICAM PAS and SICAM PQS up to 6.x and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PAS/PQS (All versions < V7.0). Affected software does not properly secure a folder containing library files. This could allow an attacker to place a custom malicious DLL in this folder which is then run with SYSTEM rights when a service is started that requires this DLL. At the time of assigning the CVE, the affected firmware version of the component has already been superseded by succeeding mainline versions.

The weakness was published 12/13/2022 as ssa-849072. The advisory is shared at cert-portal.siemens.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-43722 since 10/24/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/08/2023). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 7.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SICAM PAS/SICAM PQS 7.0

Timelineinfo

10/24/2022 🔍
12/13/2022 +50 days 🔍
12/13/2022 +0 days 🔍
01/08/2023 +26 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: siemens.com

Advisory: ssa-849072
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-43722 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-43722
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-215545

Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2022 19:54
Updated: 01/08/2023 11:31
Changes: 12/13/2022 19:54 (39), 01/08/2023 11:31 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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