VDB-93616 · CVE-2016-7165 · BID 94158

Siemens SIMATIC NET PC-Software access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Siemens SIMATIC NET PC-Software. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-7165. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Siemens SIMATIC NET PC-Software (SCADA Software) (unknown version). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. 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:

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC before 7.0 SP2 Upd 12, 7.0 SP3 before Upd 8, and 7.2 through 7.4; SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) Basic, Comfort, Advanced before 14; SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional; SIMATIC WinCC (TIA Portal) Professional; SIMATIC STEP 7 5.x; SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) before 14; SIMATIC NET PC-Software before 14; TeleControl Server Basic before 3.0 SP2; SINEMA Server before 13 SP2; SIMATIC PCS 7 through 8.2; SINEMA Remote Connect Client; SIMATIC WinAC RTX 2010 SP2; SIMATIC WinAC RTX F 2010 SP2; SIMATIC IT Production Suite; SOFTNET Security Client 5.0; SIMIT 9.0; Security Configuration Tool (SCT); and Primary Setup Tool (PST), when the installation does not use the %PROGRAMFILES% directory, might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file.

The bug was discovered 11/08/2016. The weakness was released 11/15/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-7165 since 09/08/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 7 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94158†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 880988
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/08/2016 🔍
11/08/2016 +61 days 🔍
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11/15/2016 +7 days 🔍
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11/16/2016 +1 days 🔍
06/01/2019 +927 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: siemens.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-7165 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-7165
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93616
SecurityFocus: 94158 - Multiple Siemens Products CVE-2016-7165 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 11/16/2016 07:58
Updated: 06/01/2019 11:04
Changes: 11/16/2016 07:58 (53), 06/01/2019 11:04 (13)
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Cache ID: 216:A5A:103

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