Siemens Automation License Manager up to 5.3 SP2 File access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Siemens Automation License Manager up to 5.3 SP2. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control (File). The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-8565. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Siemens Automation License Manager up to 5.3 SP2 (Automation Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability (File). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 allows remote attackers to write to files, rename files, create directories, or delete directories via crafted packets.

The weakness was shared 10/13/2016 with Kaspersky Lab (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-8565 since 10/07/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Applying the patch 5.3 SP3 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93553†). The entries VDB-92702 and VDB-92703 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.7
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Exploitinginfo

Name: File
Class: Access control / File
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 5.3 SP3

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09/26/2022 +2174 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: siemens.com

Advisory: ssa-284342⛔
Organization: Kaspersky Lab
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-8565 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8565
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92704
SecurityFocus: 93553 - Siemens Automation License Manager Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1037011

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/13/2016 17:55
Updated: 09/26/2022 08:58
Changes: 10/13/2016 17:55 (52), 05/09/2019 08:53 (13), 09/26/2022 08:58 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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