Siemens SICAM PAS/SICAM PQS prior 8.22 permission assignment

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Siemens SICAM PAS and SICAM PQS. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in permission assignment. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-38640. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Siemens SICAM PAS and SICAM PQS. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission assignment vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-732. The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PAS/PQS (All versions >= V8.00 < V8.22). The affected application is installed with specific files and folders with insecure permissions. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to read and modify configuration data in the context of the application process.

The weakness was shared 10/10/2023 as ssa-035466. The advisory is shared at cert-portal.siemens.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-38640 since 07/21/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 8.22 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission assignment
CWE: CWE-732 / CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SICAM PAS/SICAM PQS 8.22

Timelineinfo

07/21/2023 🔍
10/10/2023 +81 days 🔍
10/10/2023 +0 days 🔍
06/11/2024 +245 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: siemens.com

Advisory: ssa-035466
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-38640 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-38640
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-241689

Entryinfo

Created: 10/10/2023 13:51
Updated: 06/11/2024 12:42
Changes: 10/10/2023 13:51 (48), 10/28/2023 14:06 (11), 06/11/2024 12:42 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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