Siemens SIMATIC NET PC Software obsolete function

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Siemens SIMATIC NET PC Software, SIMATIC NET PC Software, SIMATIC PCS and SIMATIC WinCC. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to use of obsolete function. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-28829. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Siemens SIMATIC NET PC Software, SIMATIC NET PC Software, SIMATIC PCS and SIMATIC WinCC (SCADA Software) (unknown version). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use of obsolete function vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-477. The code uses deprecated or obsolete functions, which suggests that the code has not been actively reviewed or maintained. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC NET PC Software V14 (All versions), SIMATIC NET PC Software V15 (All versions), SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.2 (All versions), SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.0 (All versions), SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.1 (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC (All versions < V8.0), SINAUT Software ST7sc (All versions). Before SIMATIC WinCC V8, legacy OPC services (OPC DA (Data Access), OPC HDA (Historical Data Access), and OPC AE (Alarms & Events)) were used per default. These services were designed on top of the Windows ActiveX and DCOM mechanisms and do not implement state-of-the-art security mechanisms for authentication and encryption of contents.

The weakness was shared 06/13/2023 as ssa-508677. The advisory is available at cert-portal.siemens.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-28829 since 03/24/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 3.9
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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CNA Base Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use of obsolete function
CWE: CWE-477 / CWE-474
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/24/2023 🔍
06/13/2023 +80 days 🔍
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07/08/2023 +25 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: siemens.com

Advisory: ssa-508677
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-28829 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-28829
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-231334

Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2023 15:16
Updated: 07/08/2023 18:00
Changes: 06/13/2023 15:16 (48), 07/08/2023 18:00 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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