Siemens ProcessSuite Encryption Algorithm Ps_security.ini cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Siemens ProcessSuite. Affected is an unknown function of the file Ps_security.ini of the component Encryption Algorithm. This manipulation causes cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-4693. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Siemens ProcessSuite (affected version not known). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file Ps_security.ini of the component Encryption Algorithm. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-310. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 R2 and earlier and Siemens ProcessSuite use a weak encryption algorithm for data in Ps_security.ini, which makes it easier for local users to discover passwords by reading this file.

The weakness was published 12/18/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-4693 since 08/28/2012. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:Ps_security.ini it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

08/28/2012 🔍
12/18/2012 +112 days 🔍
12/18/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +826 days 🔍
12/21/2021 +2463 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: siemens.com

Advisory: ssa-370812
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-4693 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4693
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63205

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/21/2021 00:40
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (45), 03/15/2019 20:53 (2), 12/21/2021 00:40 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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